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Provision of Catering Services for Jury Meals at Aberdeen Sheriff Court

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has completed the procurement process for the provision of catering services for jury meals at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. This contract falls under the industry category of Justice services and is located in Aberdeen, Scotland (UKM6 region). The procurement method used was a limited, direct award without prior publication, justified by the continuation of essential services and effective contract management. The contract was signed on 2nd December 2024, with a total value of £55,471.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services within the Aberdeen area. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Sandwich Larder Ltd, the awarded supplier, can benefit greatly from securing such contracts, enhancing their service portfolios and establishing a steady revenue stream. This procurement is particularly suitable for local catering businesses that can meet the specialised demands of jury catering services and are capable of maintaining continuity and quality of service as required by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services for Jury Meals at Aberdeen Sheriff Court

Notice Description

The provision of catering services to 3 set of jurors + staff at Aberdeen Sheriff Court when requested by the Purchaser.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract opportunity is for Catering services for jury meals at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. 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 Aberdeen requirement while conducting an appropriate, broader tender exercise.

Procurement Information

This contract opportunity is for Catering services for jury meals at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. 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 Aberdeen 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-r6ebe6-0000785184
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519786
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
£55,471 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
Alexander Whitham
Contact Email
awhitham@scotcourts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314443300

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

SANDWICH LARDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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