Integrated Hospitality Technology platform (EPOS, Digital Ordering, Kiosk & CRM Solutions)

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

17 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is planning a procurement process for an "Integrated Hospitality Technology Platform" aimed at enhancing its multi-site catering operations. This project, which falls under the education category, seeks a service provider for a comprehensive software and hardware solution. The scope involves retail, full-service restaurants, bars, and hotel operations across Edinburgh (UKM75 region). As of 17th June 2026, the process is in the planning stage, with a Prior Information Notice (PIN) documented for potential suppliers. The anticipated date for future notices is 28th August 2026, emphasising planning initiatives aligned with public law procurement guidelines.

This tender presents an ideal opportunity for businesses with expertise in developing scalable point-of-sale (EPoS) systems, mobile digital ordering applications, self-service kiosks, and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. The requirement for integrated payment options, customer loyalty programs, and kitchen display systems highlights opportunities for technology firms specialising in integrated commercial solutions and customer experience enhancements. Companies capable of offering comprehensive, streamlined systems that provide insights into consumer behaviour will be particularly well-suited for this contract, offering substantial potential for business growth and partnership with a leading educational institution.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Integrated Hospitality Technology platform (EPOS, Digital Ordering, Kiosk & CRM Solutions)

Notice Description

The University requires a flexible and scalable software and hardware solution to support the efficient operation of a complex, multi-site catering environment. This solution must seamlessly operate across the full catering estate, which spans a range of commercial operations including: retail, full-service restaurants, bars and hotels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The solution must encompass: EPoS tills to include hand-held POS, with integrated payment options and merchant services. Digital ordering via a mobile application, enabling: Order & Pay at Table through QR code scanning or similar Order-ahead for collection (Click & Collect) Order for delivery to pre-set locations Self-service kiosks for fast, intuitive customer ordering, with integrated payment options Customer reward options applicable & redeemable across all digital ordering, kiosk and EPoS channels. For example: loyalty programmes, meal deals, multi buys, digital stamp-cards, vouchers and gift cards. Barista and kitchen display systems/screens (KDS) to streamline order management and fulfilment from all order channels Customer Relationship Management solution to bring all sales and customer data together to provide meaningful insights into customer behaviour and spending patterns, allowing for targeted marketing strategies and personalised offers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834454
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558120
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212110 - Point of sale (POS) software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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