Award

Award of Catering Advisor Contract

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

25 Jun 2024 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for catering advisory services to Merritt-Harrison Catering Consultancy. The tender process began on 7th March 2024 and concluded with an award on 25th June 2024. The contract involves monitoring, reviewing, and advising on catering and hospitality services, including legislation compliance, operational guidance, quality monitoring, and technical design services.

This catering advisory contract from the Scottish Government presents growth opportunities for businesses in the services sector. Companies well-versed in management-related services, catering, and hospitality consultancy are suited to compete for this tender. The active contract status signifies ongoing collaboration, opening avenues for service providers to contribute expertise and innovative solutions in the catering and hospitality industry, aligning with the Scottish Government's goals.

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Notice Title

Award of Catering Advisor Contract

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is looking to appoint an appropriately qualified andexperienced independent expert to monitor, review and advise on the current approach to catering and hospitality services while(i) Providing advice on all relevant legislation and/or industry best-practice,(ii) Operational and financial advice;(iii) Quality Monitoring of Catering services(iv) Technical and design services;(v) Assistance with tendering process of new Catering contract(vi) Soft FM advice and independent audit of cleaning services to BICSc standardThe following outline of requirements represents what the Scottish Government is seeking from the appointed Catering Advisor in terms of services to be provided. However, this may change as the requirement develops and the Catering Advisor will need to adapt accordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000766705
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508235
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,794 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

MORAY COUNCIL

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

Contact Name
Corporate Procurement, Housing & Property Service, Housing and Property, Marine Directorate, Procurement
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, karen.mclachlan2@dumgal.gov.uk, lynn.fraser2@highland.gov.uk, procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 1343563137, +44 1463255000, +44 1463702386, 03033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

BRIGHTSOLID

COMMUNICATION INCLUSION PEOPLE

DALES MARINE SERVICES

EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH

GET UP TO SPEED

HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING

MACKAY MARINE SERVICES

MERRITT-HARRISON CATERING CONSULTANCY

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

ROCK COMPLIANCE

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

THE LINES BETWEEN

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

WALK IN THE GATE LTD (TRADING AS THE GATE WORLDWIDE

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