Planning

EC1019 - Catering, Hospitality and Events Temporary Agency and Interim Staff

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

25 Mar 2024 at 00:00

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

The University of Edinburgh has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Catering, Hospitality, and Events Temporary Agency and Interim Staff. The planned procurement notice titled "EC1019 - Catering, Hospitality and Events Temporary Agency and Interim Staff" aims to develop a framework for short-term resource procurement. The University has published a prior information notice to engage with potential suppliers and gauge interest before the formal tender process. Interested businesses can explore opportunities in the services sector within the Higher Education industry category. The deadline for expressing interest and submitting required documentation is 15th April 2024, with further details available on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This procurement process by The University of Edinburgh presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in catering, hospitality, and events services to engage with a large institution and potentially secure a framework agreement for short-term resource provision. Suppliers with experience in similar arrangements, a robust vetting process for skilled resources, and compliance with data protection protocols are encouraged to participate. The University's procurement manager, Hayley Bell, will review submissions, and interested businesses should mark their submissions clearly to ensure consideration. The future tender stage is anticipated to be open for response from 3rd June 2024, aligned with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) specifications for public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EC1019 - Catering, Hospitality and Events Temporary Agency and Interim Staff

Notice Description

Catering, Hospitality and Events Temporary Agency and Interim Staff

Lot Information

Lot 1

Catering, Hospitality and Events Temporary Agency and Interim Staff

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000761942
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501655
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2024Expired
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Hayley Bell
Contact Email
hayley.bell@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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