Tender

Catering and Pest Control Services

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

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Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) has initiated a tender for comprehensive Catering and Pest Control Services at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. This procurement process, tagged under the industry category of services, employs an open procedure with electronic submission as the mode of participation. The tender period concludes on 10th November 2025, the same day when the award process is set to start. Prospective contractors should be prepared for service delivery beginning on 1st May 2026, after a three-month mobilisation period, with full implementation by 1st August 2026, lasting until 31st July 2031. This contract includes options for three additional 12-month extensions at the discretion of the SPCB.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses proficient in the areas of catering and pest control, especially those familiar with handling complex contracts and maintaining high standards of service quality. Companies from the hospitality, food services, or facility management sectors, that have previously managed similar scale projects, would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Ensuring compliance with fair work practices and demonstrating satisfactory financial standing, evidenced by a Creditsafe Risk Score of 40 or higher, are crucial for successfully securing the contract. Additionally, possessing Cyber Essentials Plus certification is a required minimum security standard for applicants. The SPCB, committed to the Real Living Wage, encourages businesses capable of aligning with these community benefits to participate.

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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=OCT540386
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
8 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Nadia Smith
Contact Email
nadia.smith@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313486617

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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