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PURCH2820 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Alcohol for Events

University of Glasgow

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has successfully concluded the competitive procurement process for the 'PURCH2820 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Alcohol for Events'. This framework agreement, aimed at the education sector, particularly caters to events such as graduations, weddings, and other ceremonial occasions held within the UKM82 region. Carried out using a selective procurement method, the contract has been awarded under a competitive procedure with negotiation. The initial contract term is two years, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions, and it was officially signed on the 15th of May 2026. The estimated contract value stands at £600,000 GBP, marking its significance in terms of potential business opportunities for suppliers in the goods category.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in the supply of alcoholic beverages. Large suppliers like Bestway Wholesale and BFS Group Ltd, who were successful in securing the contract, underline the scope for companies capable of meeting competitive quality and pricing criteria, with pricing accounting for 60% of the award decision. Given the structured nature of the procurement process, involving both selection and technical evaluations, businesses with a strong track record, particularly in high-volume supply chains, will find this an advantageous opportunity. The emphasis on electronic submissions and a transparent procurement framework means that even non-local large suppliers had an equal opportunity to compete for this contract, paving the way for more businesses to expand their market footprint in the Scottish public event services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2820 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Alcohol for Events

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2820 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Alcohol for Events for the period of Two Years with Two options to extend for 12 months each.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award for PURCH2820 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Alcohol for Events for the period of Two Years with Two options to extend for 12 months each.

Renewal: Two options to extend for 12 months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814315
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556051
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages

15911000 - Spirituous beverages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20263 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood

Bestway Wholesale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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