---
title: "The Provision of Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037f2b"
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# The Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037f2b

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway College has awarded a contract for "The Provision of Catering Services" to ARAMARK Limited. The procurement process was an open procedure with the main procurement category being services. The contract includes catering services for campuses in Dumfries and Stranraer, with a focus on service delivery quality, responsible procurement, and price. The contract was signed on 18th July 2023, and the anticipated contract value over 5 years is between £111,000 and £378,513.

This contract for catering services presents an opportunity for businesses in the food and hospitality industry to bid for providing services at Dumfries and Stranraer campuses. Companies with expertise in catering, marketing, sustainability, and fair work practices are well-suited to compete. The College emphasises community benefits, encouraging bidders to propose social value initiatives, such as training opportunities or investments in local communities. Interested businesses should consider the contractual obligations and quality criteria specified in the tender to align their proposals with the requirements of the procurement process.

## Notice

The Provision of Catering Services including Main Refectory, Vending, Retail and Hospitality covering campuses in Dumfries and Stranraer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is to provide catering services at the Dumfries and Stranraer campuses as follows: Dumfries: Main Refectory, Coffee Shop, Retail Shop, 2 x Vending Outlets and Hospitality Stranraer: Main Refectory, 1 x Vending Outlet and Hospitality Additional information: This is a 3 year contract with the right to extend by 2 x 12 month periods. Value of contract stated includes indicative value over the potential 5 year period. In addition, free issue charges (annual variable value) and inflationary increases may apply.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021355-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | At end of contract either 36, 48 or 60 months. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 4FD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARAMARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2023 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021355-2023
- 4 Nov 2022 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031224-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711321
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00448
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/dumfries-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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