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title: "Catering Services for South Lanarkshire College"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043a74"
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# Catering Services for South Lanarkshire College

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043a74

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire College has concluded an open procurement process for substantial catering services at their East Kilbride campus. The tender, identified as "2024/01", encompassed services including a refectory, coffee hub, hospitality, and vending options, aimed to enhance student and staff dining experiences. The procurement documents were aligned with the legal framework of the CPV classification scheme, specifically falling under "55520000 - Catering Services". The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to ARAMARK Limited, effective from 29th October 2024. The total contract value is £38,931.49, covering services rendered across the South Lanarkshire College facilities located at College Way, Scottish Enterprise Technology Park, East Kilbride G75 0NE, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth-oriented businesses within the catering industry. Ideal candidates for such opportunities include established catering service providers with expertise in managing large-scale operations, and those capable of providing additional services such as hosting functions and investing in the long-term partnership. The partnership requires innovative, sustainable, and community benefit initiatives, ensuring the contractor aligns with statutory and compliance regulations. The procurement process prioritised quality and price, inviting SMEs to make competitive bids, ultimately rewarding companies that demonstrate strong operational initiatives, marketing approaches, and fair work practices, amplifying the community engagement and economic value derived from the contract.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire College is seeking a Contractor(s) for Catering Services for South Lanarkshire College. The current contract encompasses the South Lanarkshire College Campus in East Kilbride which includes a refectory, coffee hub, hospitality, and vending services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire College seek to find a suitable experienced contractor to operate the catering services in South Lanarkshire College. The Contractor will also be expected to deliver an unspecified number of functions with the College during the academic year. It is anticipated that the Catering will operate in surplus, so South Lanarkshire College seek bids from contractors which offer a return to the College. Additional information: This is a partnership agreement with investment from both parties.

Renewal: A further 12 months + 12 months period subject to satisfactory performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039542-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,931 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 0NE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride Central South |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039542-2024
- 6 Mar 2024 at 10:29 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007149-2024
- 15 Feb 2024 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005106-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-lanarkshire-college.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758371
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00469
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/hamilton-sheriff-court

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