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title: "Catering Delivery Partnership"
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# Catering Delivery Partnership

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0528c1

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the "Catering Delivery Partnership," which involves contracting a supplier to provide catering services that supplement the University's in-house offerings from ACE (Accommodation, Catering & Events). This tender, classified under CPV code 55520000 for catering services, falls within the services industry category. Located in Edinburgh, the contracting authority awarded the contract worth GBP 5,000,000 to Blue Sky Catering Conference & Events Ltd on 7 April 2026. The contract is set for an initial term of two years with options to extend for one-year periods up to a total of five years. The process followed an open procurement method, ensuring a competitive selection based on technical quality and pricing criteria.

Businesses within the catering sector, particularly those that can handle fluctuating demands and provide quality service at competitive pricing, are well-positioned for such opportunities. This partnership facilitates business growth by enabling suppliers to strategically align with the University to meet surges in demand or seasonal variances over the contract's duration. Additionally, the tender's incorporation of community benefits amplifies the potential for contributing to local social initiatives, enhancing business reputation while increasing operational scope. Small and medium enterprises focusing on event catering and delivery services are especially encouraged to participate in such tenders to leverage these avenues for expansion.

## Notice

The University has a requirement for a supplier to provide a catering delivery service to handle requirements that cannot be fulfilled by the in-house service from ACE (Accommodation, Catering & Events). The supplier needs to be able to fulfil catering requirements throughout the year and be able to deliver to multiple areas across the University. It is required to be competitively priced and at a specified quality and health & safety standard.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has a requirement for a supplier to provide a catering delivery service to handle requirements that cannot be fulfilled by the in-house service from ACE (Accommodation, Catering & Events). The supplier needs to be able to fulfil catering requirements throughout the year and be able to deliver to multiple areas across the University. It is required to be competitively priced and at a specified quality and health & safety standard. ACE should be first-choice for users at the University for catering with external supplier support needed when ACE reach capacity and there are catering requests they are unable to fulfil. A successful outcome would be to have a supplier in place for users to select who are ready to pick up the additional catering demand from across the University as/when required. The "Partnership" element which is referenced throughout this tender is defined as a vision for a collaborative working relationship with the successful bidder to maintain a continuity of service for catering in instances such as surges in demand or seasonal variances experienced throughout the course of the contract period. The contract will be in place for an initial term of 2 years, with three options to extend for periods of 1-year each (2+1+1+1). The estimated total contract value is based on forecast spend over a 5 year period. The University does not guarantee any volume of product during the length of the contract. Volume is solely dependent on demand. All figures noted within the tender package are indicative only.

Renewal: Total contract length: 2 years Option to extend 1yr + 1yr + 1yr

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036081-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE SKY CATERING CONFERENCE & EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036081-2026
- 24 Sep 2025 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059321-2025
- 29 May 2025 at 11:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028433-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800132
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810805
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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