Planning

Proposed provision of Social Security Scotland Catering Facilities in Dundee & Glasgow (RFI)

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Planning

11 Oct 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Social Security Scotland and concerns the proposed provision of catering facilities for approximately 1,200 staff located in Dundee and Glasgow. The initiative, classified under general public services, is currently in the planning stage, with the Request for Information (RFI) issued on 11th October 2021. The contract value is estimated at £125,000, and consideration is being given to reserving this contract for supported businesses, in line with relevant regulations. Interested parties should note that a future notice is anticipated on 30th November 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in catering services, particularly those with experience in providing hot and cold beverages, breakfast options, and lunch menus. Businesses that qualify as supported enterprises, focusing on the social and professional integration of disabled and disadvantaged individuals, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process not only supports the community but can also lead to sustainable contracts within public sector catering services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proposed provision of Social Security Scotland Catering Facilities in Dundee & Glasgow (RFI)

Notice Description

In order to provide a suitable work environment at these new premises for circa 1200 staff in Dundee and Glasgow Social Security Scotland intends to procure catering services. Services will include the provision of hot and cold beverages, breakfast and cafe style lunch menus and a variety of confectionary. Consideration is being given to reserving this contract for supported businesses in line with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Regulation 21 (2) Regulation 21 defines a supported business as: "an economic operator whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled and disadvantaged persons and where at least 30% of the employees of the economic operator are disabled or disadvantaged persons"

Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to provide a suitable work environment at these new premises for circa 1200 staff in Dundee and Glasgow Social Security Scotland intends to procure catering services. Services will include the provision of hot and cold beverages, breakfast and cafe style lunch menus and a variety of confectionary. Consideration is being given to reserving this contract for supported businesses in line with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Regulation 21 (2) Regulation 21 defines a supported business as: "an economic operator whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled and disadvantaged persons and where at least 30% of the employees of the economic operator are disabled or disadvantaged persons". As part of the development of a procurement strategy for the provision of Catering Facilities for Social Security Scotland we are seeking views and information from the market place in relation to the areas set out in this Request for Information (RFI).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000670203
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430207
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Maxine Mullen
Contact Email
maxine.mullen@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412425913

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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