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title: "Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dd4f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-03-27"
---

# Catering Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dd4f

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) recently awarded a contract for Catering Services to Baxterstorey. The procurement process was completed, and the contract value is GBP 924,330. The contract was signed on 11th March 2024. The services cover catering for SQA premises located in Dalkeith, Midlothian, and Glasgow. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure under the services category, with the main procurement category being services related to canteen services. The key evaluation criteria included various quality aspects like food service provision, marketing, and contract management.

This Catering Services contract by SQA presents business opportunities for suppliers offering canteen and catering services, especially those with expertise in delivering high-quality food services and adhering to food safety and health standards. Businesses with capabilities in menu range, supply chain, and environmental sustainability may find this tender suitable. The contract provides a significant value of GBP 924,330 and requires services to be delivered to SQA premises in Dalkeith, Midlothian, and Glasgow. Interested businesses should consider the stringent quality criteria and the competitive pricing element when preparing their bids for this opportunity.

## Notice

Catering Services for SQA premises

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of catering services for Lowden and Optima

Renewal: This contract will have an optional 12 month extension. It will be retendered after the term of contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009980-2024 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £924,330 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MIDLOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1FD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2024 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009980-2024
- 1 Aug 2023 at 14:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022354-2023
- 28 Jun 2023 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018448-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736978
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00386

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