This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 01:00

Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) has completed a procurement process for comprehensive Catering and Pest Control Services, covering the purchase and maintenance of heavy equipment, within the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood, Edinburgh. The procurement, classified under the services category with CPV codes 50883000 and 90922000, followed an open procedure method. The award was given to Sodexo, a large-scale supplier based in London, for a contract valued at £5,566,960. The contract, signed on 27th March 2026, is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2026, with full service implementation expected by 1st August 2026. The procurement process included a tender period that ended on 10th November 2025, followed by an award stage starting immediately after, and involved a technical and price evaluation weightage of 70% and 30%, respectively.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in catering and pest control services, to collaborate with a prestigious client in the public sector. Companies that can provide high-quality service delivery, maintain detailed technical standards, and align with SPCB's commitment to fair work practices, including paying the Real Living Wage, are well-suited to apply for such contracts. The requirement for Cyber Essentials Plus certification suggests that businesses with robust cyber security measures will be particularly competitive. Furthermore, the contract's provision for extensions indicates long-term engagement potential, offering sustained business growth and stability for successful contractors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Catering and Pest Control Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide comprehensive Catering and Pest Control Services (including the purchase and maintenance of SPCB Heavy Equipment) within the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to provide comprehensive Catering and Pest Control Services (including the purchase and maintenance of SPCB Heavy Equipment) within the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month optional extensions will be awarded at the discretion of the SPCB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811456
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553704
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

55520000 - Catering services

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,566,960 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
8 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sodexo

Further Information

Notice Documents

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