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title: "Inverness Town House Catering"
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# Inverness Town House Catering

Buyer: HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8df

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## Summary

The Highland Council is seeking contractors for a framework providing catering services at the Inverness Town House, detailed under the tender title "Inverness Town House Catering." The tender focuses on services within the catering industry, specifically targeting catering and beverage-serving services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submission methods being electronic. The tender consists of various lots, including Formal Meals, Buffets, Canapes, and a Drinks Service, allowing for flexible business opportunities across different catering specialities. Important dates include a submission deadline on 17th August 2026 by 12:00 PM and a contract commencement date from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028, with possible extensions until 30th September 2030. The location for service delivery is the Inverness Town House, situated in the UKM62 region.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses in the catering services sector, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, locally-sourced food and beverages, as well as offering exceptional customer service. Ideal competitors include firms with expertise in organising formal meals, buffets, and drinks services, reflecting the requirements of the four separate lots. Businesses capable of fulfilling these needs may benefit not only from immediate service provision but also potential contract extensions. The open procedure approach and the significant contract value of £250,000 within this two-year period underline the lucrative nature of this bid, especially for companies with the necessary certifications, such as those related to food safety and personal licences for beverage services.

## Notice

Framework for catering services for the Inverness Town House.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Formal Meals

The provision of Formal Meals requires a selection of at least three seasonal meals for each of the bronze, silver and gold menus to provide the basis of a structured selection of meals that range in price from a basic three course meal to the very highest standard of locally sourced produce, presented to a very high standard.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions available with a maximum end date of 30/09/2030.

Lot 4: Drinks Service

The provision of a bar service is for staffing only and may be required at each event or as a standalone external/internal event. There will be a requirement for a bar to be staffed by suitably trained members of the team. Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages may be table service or full bar service. The Highland Council will provide all stock and necessary equipment to provide a free and where necessary paid for bar, soft drinks and tea and coffee service.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions available with a maximum end date of 30/09/2030.

Lot 2: Buffets

The provision of Buffets requires a selection of buffet options to be provided at an event. A structured selection of items that range in price from a basic to the very highest standard items of locally sourced produce, presented to a very high standard. The suppliers should provide a selection of bronze, silver and gold categorised buffet items with dietary options as per the quality evaluation.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions available with a maximum end date of 30/09/2030.

Lot 3: Canapes

The provision of Canapes requires a selection of canape options to be provided at an event. A structured selection of canapes that range in price from a basic to the very highest standard of locally sourced produce, presented to a very high standard. The suppliers should provide a selection of bronze, silver and gold categorised canape items with dietary options as per the quality evaluation.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions available with a maximum end date of 30/09/2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065315-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | 6 months prior to the framework expiry. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065315-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837122
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.highland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=837122
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837122
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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