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title: "The Provision of a Diverse and Sustainable Catering Service"
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# The Provision of a Diverse and Sustainable Catering Service

Buyer: CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f64e

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## Summary

City of Glasgow College is actively seeking to collaborate with a seasoned and sustainability-oriented catering provider to enhance food and beverage services across its City and Riverside campuses located in Glasgow. The procurement process applies an open procedure, with the focus on catering services under CPV classification 55520000. Initially valued at £9,000,000 GBP, the contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2026 and continue until 31st July 2032, with potential renewal options thereafter. The procurement stage is currently active, with the invitation to tender deadline set for 11th February 2026. Potential bidders should be aware of the emphasis on sustainability and social value within the contract, and be prepared to fulfil community benefits including apprenticeships and work placements.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, especially those with expertise in sustainable operations. The contract entails the delivery of high-quality, affordable, and innovative catering solutions that align with contemporary trends and student expectations. It presents a unique chance to support institutional sustainability and climate goals, benefitting operators keen to implement plant-forward menu development and reduce environmental impact. Catering providers with strengths in customer-focused service and the ability to engage in educational initiatives will find this an ideal opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with City of Glasgow College, fostering community engagement and delivering added value through modern apprenticeships and work experience placements.

## Notice

City of Glasgow College is seeking an experienced and sustainability-focused catering provider to operate and develop food and beverage services for students, staff and visitors across its two campuses: City Campus, 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G4 0RF Riverside Campus, 21 Thistle Street, Glasgow, G5 9XB

### Lot Information

Lot 1

City of Glasgow College seeks to appoint a forward-thinking, innovative and sector-leading Catering Provider to deliver a diverse, sustainable and inclusive catering service across both Campuses. The successful Contractor will provide catering for students, staff and visitors throughout the academic year, operating a multi-outlet service that is responsive to varying demand across campuses. The Catering Service must be affordable, high quality and customer-focused, with standards that reflect best practice in ingredient quality, food safety, presentation, nutrition and customer service. The service is expected to deliver an attractive and modern catering offer aligned to student expectations and contemporary market trends. Sustainability is a core theme of the contract. The Provider must embed sustainability throughout all aspects of service delivery, including food provenance, ethical and fair trade sourcing, animal welfare, sustainable fisheries, plant-forward menu development, biodiversity, energy usage, carbon management, reduction of single use plastics, and minimisation of food waste. The Provider will be expected to support the College's wider sustainability and climate objectives and demonstrate continuous improvement over the life of the contract. The contract places strong emphasis on generating meaningful social value and supporting the student experience. The Provider will be required to deliver added-value initiatives including modern apprenticeships, work placements, volunteering, employability activity, and collaboration with the Hospitality and Culinary Arts curriculum. Engagement with learners, including student led initiatives and menu development, will form a key element of contract performance. The College intends to establish a collaborative partnership approach with the successful Provider, based on shared objectives, transparency and joint responsibility for improvement. The Provider will be responsible for the safe collection of waste oil, and will be required to adopt innovative waste and recycling practices to support carbon reduction objectives. General waste and mixed recycling services will be provided by the College.

Renewal: After the initial period of four years (with the option to extend by 2 years) the College will re tender by going back out to the open market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083286-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | 6 Years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | £9,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0RF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083286-2025
- 16 Dec 2025 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083283-2025
- 16 Dec 2025 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083175-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817987
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00453
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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