Award

Catering Services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2024 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

01 Aug 2023 at 00:00

Tender

28 Jun 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has recently awarded a contract for Catering Services to Baxterstorey worth £924,330. The procurement process was completed on 11th March 2024. The SQA, as the buying organisation, oversaw this tender in the education sector. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was for the supply of catering services for SQA premises located in Dalkeith, Midlothian, and Glasgow. This process was initiated as part of a planning stage, and the award was made after assessing the suppliers' capability in food service provision and menu range.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those with experience in catering services. The SQA's procurement stage for Catering Services involved a submission deadline of 7th August 2023. Companies providing food services, both small and large-scale enterprises, could find this tender well-suited for their business growth. By meeting the necessary criteria and quality standards set by the SQA, these businesses could potentially secure future contracts and contribute to the provision of essential services for the SQA premises.

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Notice Title

Catering Services

Notice Description

Catering Services for SQA premises

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of catering services for Lowden and Optima

Renewal: This contract will have an optional 12 month extension. It will be retendered after the term of contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000736978
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501879
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£924,330 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452136720

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAXTERSTOREY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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