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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by East Lothian Council involves the "Replacement Cashless Catering" project, aimed at implementing a new cashless catering solution across the East Lothian School Estate. This involves both hardware and software components, as well as the necessary implementation services. The procurement falls under the general public services category and is located within East Lothian, UKM73. The process has reached the contract award stage as of 3 April 2026, with CRB Cunninghams Limited securing the contract. The contract, valued at £94,662, was signed on 12 March 2026, following an open procedure method that was open to various bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technological solutions for educational institutions, especially those offering software and hardware for cashless payment systems. Organisations that possess experience in similar implementations, particularly in large-scale public service environments, could find growth opportunities within this sector. Although CRB Cunninghams Limited was the sole bidder and successful supplier, companies looking to expand their portfolio of educational technology solutions should be aware of upcoming opportunities possibly stemming from this procurement or similar initiatives by local authorities. Those in the business of supplying technological infrastructure, software development, and implementation services would be well-positioned to leverage these types of contracts for further growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement Cashless Catering

Notice Description

Implementation of a replacement Cashless Catering Solution across the East Lothian School Estate. Covering Hardware, Software, and implementation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Implementation of a replacement Cashless Catering Solution across the East Lothian School Estate. Covering Hardware, Software, and implementation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828603
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553281
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,662 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRB Cunninghams Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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