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title: "Provision of Temporary Catering Staff for the University of Strathclyde"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dc75"
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# Provision of Temporary Catering Staff for the University of Strathclyde

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dc75

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## Summary

The tender process is conducted by the University of Strathclyde, seeking to establish a framework for the "Provision of Temporary Catering Staff." This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on personnel supply, specifically for temporary staffing in the catering sector. Located in Glasgow, Scotland, this procurement is currently in the Award stage, with contracts signed on 6th December 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, enabling a wide range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for recruitment agencies and businesses specialising in staffing solutions, particularly those with experience in temporary personnel services. Companies that offer expertise in providing skilled catering staff, such as chefs, baristas, and general hospitality workers, are well-positioned to compete. With the framework agreement's nature, businesses can expect to engage in various scenarios, including emergency staffing and large corporate events, thus facilitating potential growth through consistent contract opportunities.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde seeks to appoint suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) recruitment Agencies on a Framework Agreement to fulfil the University's part-time and temporary catering staff needs. Supplier(s) will be called upon as and when required, to support the University's in-house hospitality, refreshment retail and catering department Nourish.

### Lot Information

Front of House

The provision of a reliable and cost-effective service in the supply of temporary and interim catering staff, from which the University can secure reliable, experienced and qualified (where applicable) candidates to provide cover in the following circumstances listed below: Emergency Sickness / Absent in-house resource cover Temporary vacancy cover Contingency/reserve staff for large corporate and or commercial events Provision of an online booking and reporting portal and dedicated Account Manager. This lot will include, but will not be limited to the provision of suitably qualified and experienced: Barista Plate Waiting / Hospitality Server Staff Administration Support Staff Retail Staff

Renewal: At solely the University's discretion, this contract can be extended for a period of 2x 12 months.

Back of House

The provision of a reliable and cost-effective service in the supply of temporary and interim catering staff, from which the University can secure reliable, experienced and qualified (where applicable) candidates to provide cover in the following circumstances listed below: Emergency Sickness / Absent in-house resource cover Temporary vacancy cover Contingency/reserve staff for large corporate and or commercial events Provision of an online booking and reporting portal and dedicated Account Manager. This lot will include, but will not be limited to the provision of suitably qualified and experienced: This lot will include, but will not be limited to the provision of suitably qualified and experienced: Sous Chef (Deputy Chef) Commis Chef (Junior Chef) Dishwasher Chef de partie (Station Chef) Kitchen porter Goods logistics (Drivers and Central stores support)

Renewal: At solely the University's discretion, this contract can be extended for a period of 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030664-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BLUE ARROW; SEARCH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030664-2021
- 2 Sep 2021 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021766-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663266
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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