Provision of Outsourced Catering Services

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2026 at 00:00

Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Outsourced Catering Services" was conducted by North East Scotland College, located in Aberdeen. This contract, classified under the education industry category, was completed as part of an open procedure and covered services in the region of Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The process advanced from the tender stage initiated on 21st January 2026, with a tender deadline that ended on 16th March 2026. The contract was subsequently awarded on 1st May 2026, with ARAMARK Limited selected as the supplier. The total contract value is £8,000,000 and remains active under the procurement method facilitated via electronic submissions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly appealing to large-scale catering companies capable of providing outsourced services to educational institutions. Given the emphasis on both quality and cost, as reflected in the award criteria of 60% technical response and 40% price consideration, businesses in the catering industry well-versed in managing large contracts are well-placed to benefit. Additionally, the opportunity for two optional 12-month extensions could further enhance long-term prospects for companies that might seek to establish or expand their presence in the Aberdeen region.

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Notice Title

Provision of Outsourced Catering Services

Notice Description

Award of Contract for the Provision of Outsourced Catering Services to North East Scotland College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Contract for the Provision of Outsourced Catering Services to North East Scotland College

Renewal: Two optional 12-month extensions are available post contract expiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821325
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555248
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARAMARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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