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title: "Provision of Outsourced Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06543f"
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# Provision of Outsourced Catering Services

Buyer: SRUC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06543f

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## Summary

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is seeking proposals for the provision of outsourced catering services under the industry category of canteen and catering services. This tender, identified by the title "Provision of Outsourced Catering Services," is currently in the tender stage, and SRUC is the buying organisation responsible for overseeing the process. The procurement method being utilised is the open procedure, with electronic submissions being accepted. Key contract locations include Craibstone Campus, Aberdeen, Elmwood Campus, Cupar, Oatridge Campus, Broxburn, King's Buildings Campus, Edinburgh, and Barony Campus, Dumfries. The latest amendment has extended key deadlines, with submissions now due by 30 March 2026 at 16:00. Claire Lorimer is the designated contact point, available via telephone and email for any queries.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the catering sector aiming to expand their portfolio through strategic partnerships with educational institutions. With a focus on delivering a modern, high-quality, and financially sustainable service, the contract offers potential benefits such as profit shares and enhanced student experience through innovation and operational efficiency. Businesses proficient in catering services and equipped with technology-enabled solutions that promote healthy eating and sustainability could find this tender particularly advantageous. The ability to transition from a subsidised model to a low subsidy arrangement will favour enterprises skilled in delivering commercially robust solutions aligned with best industry practices. Additionally, the possibility of contract renewals offers long-term engagement prospects, benefiting businesses looking for continuity and growth.

## Notice

SRUC requires a financially sustainable and forward looking catering service that delivers value for money, enhances the student experience, and supports SRUC's long term strategic aims.

### Lot Information

Craibstone Campus, Aberdeen

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at Craibstone Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC's strategic objectives.

Renewal: Two x one year contract extension(s) available.

Elmwood Campus, Cupar

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at Elmwood Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC's strategic objectives.

Renewal: Two x one year contract extension(s) available.

Oatridge Campus, Broxburn

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at Oatridge Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC's strategic objectives.

Renewal: Two x one year contract extension(s) available.

Kings Buildings Campus, Edinburgh

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at King's Buildings Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC's strategic objectives.

Renewal: Two x one year contract extension(s) available.

Barony Campus, Dumfries

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at Barony Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC's strategic objectives.

Renewal: Two x one year contract extension(s) available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022650-2026 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | February 2031 if extensions are not agreed. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SRUC |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 3JG |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 08:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022650-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013569-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823631
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=823631
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823631
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00021
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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