Award

Award of Catering Advisor Contract

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

31 Jul 2025 at 11:26

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Scottish Government, situated at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, focuses on the "Award of Catering Advisor Contract". This project falls under the services industry category with a specific emphasis on management-related services, as denoted by the CPV code 79420000. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 31st July 2025. The initiative commenced on 8th January 2025. The successful bidder identified in this process is Merritt-Harrison Catering Consultancy, located in Guildford. The Scottish Government seeks an expert to provide comprehensive advice and services relating to catering and hospitality, including legislative guidance, operational advice, and quality monitoring.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in catering consultancy, particularly those with capabilities in advising on legislation, operational efficiencies, and quality management in hospitality services. Such firms can benefit by tapping into government contracts that require high standards of performance and compliance with best practices. The contract, valued at £74,691, presents an appealing prospect for consultancies aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements. Those experienced in offering technical and design services alongside tender process consultation, especially within the UK, could find this sector particularly rewarding.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802741
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535911
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
£74,691 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERRITT-HARRISON CATERING CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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