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Provision of Events Catering for NMIS

University of Strathclyde

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Planning

21 Oct 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde plans a framework for event catering at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), which the university operates in Renfrewshire. The services will cover meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and larger-scale events. Catering will need to support gatherings ranging from 2 to 300 delegates, with flexible provision and bespoke menu development where required. The buyer is seeking high-quality food and presentation, professional front-of-house service, reliable delivery and responsive event support. The work is catering and hospitality services, including catering for events (CPV 55520000).

This is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure, but has not invited tenders. It plans to establish a framework with up to three suppliers. The expected route to market is a framework, with later call-offs either by ranked direct award or mini-competition. The buyer anticipates publishing a further notice on 11 January 2027; this is an indicative date, not a bid deadline. Any later call-off may cover all or part of the requirement, and the university reserves the right not to award. The planning notice asks interested businesses to register by 30 October 2026 using a questionnaire, but this is market engagement rather than an invitation to tender.

This planned framework may suit caterers with experience delivering events and hospitality for public or institutional clients, from small meetings to large gatherings of up to 300 people. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate dependable, on-time delivery, quick responses to enquiries, event support and professional front-of-house service. Strong food safety controls and allergen management will matter, alongside high food quality and presentation. The buyer is also looking for sustainable catering practices, competitive and transparent pricing, and the ability to develop bespoke menus. Firms with the operational capacity to handle varied event formats and fluctuating attendance are likely to be well placed. The framework is intended to include up to three suppliers, with future work allocated through ranked call-offs or mini-competitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Events Catering for NMIS

Notice Description

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, requires the creation of a framework of up to three catering suppliers to provide high-quality catering and hospitality services for meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and large-scale events.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, requires the creation of a framework of up to three catering suppliers to provide high-quality catering and hospitality services for meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and large-scale events. The framework will provide flexible, responsive, inclusive and sustainable catering solutions capable of supporting events ranging from 2 to 300 delegates. The desired outcomes of the framework are to ensure: - High-quality food and presentation - Reliable and on-time delivery - Fast response to enquiries - Responsive event support - Strong allergen management and food safety controls - Competitive and transparent pricing - Sustainable catering practices - Professional front-of-house service - Capacity to support both small and large events - Bespoke menu development where required. The University will reserve the right to call off from the Framework through either direct award (ranked) or mini-competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000846305
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567118
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jan 20273 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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