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Provision of Catering Services for Jury Meals at Inverness Justice Centre

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has concluded a procurement process for the provision of catering services for jury meals at the Inverness Justice Centre. This contract falls under the industry category of Justice and involves services primarily located in Inverness, Scotland. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the contract value being below the regulated procurement threshold of £50,000. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 2nd December 2024, with the process now in the Award stage as of 6th December 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in catering services. It especially favours small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like MCS Catering Services, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses adept at providing reliable and flexible catering solutions, particularly those with experience in catering to judicial or similar institutions, will find such tenders advantageous. The continuity offered by extending the contract to an existing supplier underscores the importance of maintaining high service standards and strong supplier relationships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services for Jury Meals at Inverness Justice Centre

Notice Description

The provision of catering services to 2 set of jurors + staff at Inverness Justice Centre when requested by the Purchaser.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract opportunity is for Catering services for jury meals at Inverness Justice Centre. This contract arises from the procedure NCA since the required service is an essential part of SCTS operating business, and by extending / renewing the contract with the current supplier, SCTS can maintain continuity of service and effective contract / supplier management for the Inverness requirement while conducting an appropriate, broader tender exercise.

Procurement Information

This contract opportunity is for Catering services for jury meals at Inverness Justice Centre. The direct award of this contract was approved under the purchasing authority's Non Competitive Action procedure since the required service is an essential part of SCTS operating business, and by extending / renewing the contract with the current supplier, SCTS can maintain continuity of service and effective contract / supplier management for the Inverness requirement while conducting an appropriate, broader tender exercise. The legal basis is that the contract value is below the regulated procurement threshold value of 50,000 GBP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784966
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519785
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCS CATERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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