--- title: "Proposed provision of Social Security Scotland Catering Facilities in Dundee & Glasgow (RFI)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ea71" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ea71" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ea71.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ea71.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND" published: "2021-10-11" --- # Proposed provision of Social Security Scotland Catering Facilities in Dundee & Glasgow (RFI) Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ea71 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ea71) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ea71.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the proposed provision of catering facilities for Social Security Scotland is currently in the planning stage. The buying organisation, Social Security Scotland, is seeking to procure canteen and catering services for approximately 1,200 staff at their new premises in Dundee and Glasgow. The tender is classified under the services category, specifically as Canteen and catering services (CPV code 55500000). The estimated contract value is £125,000, with a future notice date set for 30 November 2021. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in catering services, particularly those that can provide a diverse menu including hot and cold beverages, breakfast options, and a variety of confectionery. Additionally, there is a consideration to reserve this contract for supported businesses, which are defined as those employing a minimum of 30% disabled or disadvantaged persons. This creates an inclusive framework for businesses that not only meet the service requirements but also contribute to social and professional integration within the community. ## Notice In order to provide a suitable work environment at these new premises for circa 1200 staff in Dundee and Glasgow Social Security Scotland intends to procure catering services. Services will include the provision of hot and cold beverages, breakfast and cafe style lunch menus and a variety of confectionary. Consideration is being given to reserving this contract for supported businesses in line with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Regulation 21 (2) Regulation 21 defines a supported business as: "an economic operator whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled and disadvantaged persons and where at least 30% of the employees of the economic operator are disabled or disadvantaged persons" ### Lot Information Lot 1 In order to provide a suitable work environment at these new premises for circa 1200 staff in Dundee and Glasgow Social Security Scotland intends to procure catering services. Services will include the provision of hot and cold beverages, breakfast and cafe style lunch menus and a variety of confectionary. Consideration is being given to reserving this contract for supported businesses in line with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Regulation 21 (2) Regulation 21 defines a supported business as: "an economic operator whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled and disadvantaged persons and where at least 30% of the employees of the economic operator are disabled or disadvantaged persons" Additional information: As part of the development of a procurement strategy for the provision of Catering Facilities for Social Security Scotland we are seeking views and information from the market place in relation to the areas set out in this Request for Information (RFI). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025348-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £125,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 1QE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | Maryfield | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2021 at 12:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025348-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=670203 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30345 - https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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