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title: "Provision of Events Catering for NMIS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078d3d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "University of Strathclyde"
published: "2026-10-21"
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# Provision of Events Catering for NMIS

Buyer: University of Strathclyde  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078d3d

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde intends to establish a catering framework for the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS). It will cover food and hospitality for meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and larger events. Catering services will be delivered at NMIS in Renfrewshire. The requirement is for flexible, responsive and inclusive provision, with sustainable practices and menus tailored where needed. The University expects to appoint up to three suppliers to support this range of activity. Suppliers may be asked to provide food and hospitality as individual events are arranged under the framework.

This is at the planning stage: the University has described its intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. It expects to publish a further notice on 11 January 2027. The stated procedure for appointing suppliers is a framework, with later work awarded either by ranked direct award or mini-competition. The buyer says interested parties should register by completing a questionnaire and emailing it by close of business on 30 October 2026. It reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part, or not to award it. The framework is intended to be covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This requirement is suited to catering businesses able to support events at different scales, from small gatherings to events for as many as 300 delegates. The buyer is looking for high-quality food and presentation, dependable and punctual delivery, quick responses to enquiries and responsive event support. Strong food safety controls and allergen management are important, alongside professional front-of-house service. Suppliers should be able to develop bespoke menus when required and demonstrate sustainable catering practices. The buyer also seeks competitive, transparent pricing. Businesses with the operational capacity to manage both smaller bookings and large-scale events, while maintaining consistent service and adapting to event requirements, are likely to be well placed when the procurement reaches the market.

## Notice

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, requires the creation of a framework of up to three catering suppliers to provide high-quality catering and hospitality services for meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and large-scale events.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, requires the creation of a framework of up to three catering suppliers to provide high-quality catering and hospitality services for meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and large-scale events. The framework will provide flexible, responsive, inclusive and sustainable catering solutions capable of supporting events ranging from 2 to 300 delegates. The desired outcomes of the framework are to ensure: - High-quality food and presentation - Reliable and on-time delivery - Fast response to enquiries - Responsive event support - Strong allergen management and food safety controls - Competitive and transparent pricing - Sustainable catering practices - Professional front-of-house service - Capacity to support both small and large events - Bespoke menu development where required Additional information: The University will reserve the right to call off from the Framework through either direct award (ranked) or mini-competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099657-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | University of Strathclyde |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Postcode area | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| 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 | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2026 at 16:26 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099657-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846305
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=846305
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

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