Tender

Provision of Hospitality Catering Services

UHI MORAY

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UHI Moray involves the tender for the 'Provision of Hospitality Catering Services' at the Alexander Graham Bell Centre, located in Elgin, Scotland. This tender, marked by the procurement method 'Open procedure', represents an active stage aimed at appointing a single supplier. Key dates include the tender end period on 1st June 2026, with the award period commencing the same day. The procurement falls under the 'Education' industry category, with a total estimated value of £120,000 GBP. UHI Moray acts as the buying organisation, looking for robust service provision ideally suited to the demands of hosting approximately 350 digital health-related events annually.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in hospitality and event catering services, particularly those experienced in managing services for complex or high-volume events. The potential for a contract duration of up to four years, with the possibility of renewal, provides a stable growth opportunity, especially for businesses capable of maintaining flexibility and quality under varying event scales and timings. Companies that can demonstrate robust financial standing, necessary insurances, and food hygiene compliance will be well-suited to compete, positioning themselves favourably to support the growing events sector at the Alexander Graham Bell Centre.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hospitality Catering Services

Notice Description

The Authority seeks to appoint a single supplier to provide external hospitality and events catering services at the Alexander Graham Bell Centre (AGBC), UHI Moray.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note the scope of this requirement is contained within 'Appendix H - Specification'. In summary, the Contractor shall provide hospitality catering supplies and services for internal and external events held at the Alexander Graham Bell Centre for Digital Health [AGBC], which hosts approx. 350 events per annum. The events will vary with busier times being February - April and September - November. There are occasions where catering will be required for two or more events at the same time. The approx. pattern of demand would be around 3 - 4 events per week at peak times. The number of delegates per event will vary between 10 - 150 with a maximum of two hundred. Average number per event will be in the region of 50 - 60.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for two (3) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831240
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555593
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The maximum contract duration (inclusive of extension periods) is four (4) years. Thereafter, a new contract shall be required.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UHI MORAY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1JJ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City South
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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