Tender

Nursery Lunch Provision (Cumbernauld Campus Nursery) to New College Lanarkshire

NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for tender "Nursery Lunch Provision (Cumbernauld Campus Nursery) to New College Lanarkshire" is currently in the tender stage and being managed by New College Lanarkshire, located at Motherwell Campus, 1 Enterprise Way, Motherwell, UKM84. The buying organisation is seeking a contractor to provide lunches for their Cumbernauld Campus Nursery, with submissions being made electronically through the specified online platform. The open procedure is being utilised as the procurement method, classified under the education industry category, with a procurement value estimated at £98,000. Prospective suppliers should note the tender submission deadline, set for 26 February 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the contract expected to commence immediately thereafter.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in education sector food provision. The contract's emphasis on consistent quality standards and adherence to the Food Hygiene Information Scheme indicates that businesses with robust quality control systems and appropriate certifications would be particularly well-suited. Additionally, businesses able to demonstrate financial stability with the ability to provide two years of audited accounts, as well as the necessary £5,000,000 employer’s and public liability insurances, will find themselves in a competitive position to bid for this contract.

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Notice Title

Nursery Lunch Provision (Cumbernauld Campus Nursery) to New College Lanarkshire

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a Contractor for provision of lunches for the Cumbernauld Campus Nursery situated in the heart of Cumbernauld, adjacent to New College Lanarkshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking a Contractor for provision of lunches for the Cumbernauld Campus Nursery situated in the heart of Cumbernauld, adjacent to New College Lanarkshire.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 8 of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821086
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

55521200 - Meal delivery service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nclan.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3005558080

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 2TX
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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