--- title: "Queen Margaret University Catering Service 2017" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000471003" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471003" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000471003.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000471003.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2017-06-12" --- # Queen Margaret University Catering Service 2017 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000471003 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471003) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000471003.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender process for the "Queen Margaret University Catering Service 2017," aimed at appointing a main contractor to provide comprehensive catering, canteen, shop, and bar services at the Musselburgh Campus in Scotland, UK. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 26 January 2017. The estimated contract value is GBP 3,000,000, and the procurement method employed is a selective restricted procedure, which involves a two-stage evaluation process using PCS-Tender. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and hospitality services. Suppliers experienced in managing food services within educational institutions or similar environments would be well suited to compete. Given the requirement for contractors to provide quality service with a focus on local suppliers and sustainable practices, businesses that can demonstrate their commitment to community engagement and high standards in food service are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful bidders will not only support the University’s catering operations but may also find avenues for further collaboration within the local community and educational sector, thereby promoting business growth. ## Notice Queen Margaret University wishes to appoint a contractor to provide catering, canteen, shop, delivered catering and bar services to the University and its student facility in its Musselburgh Campus, in Scotland, UK. This project will not be divided into lots as a main contractor is sought who will manage any sub contracts and the supply chain. We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure conducted via PCS-Tender (PCS-T). Bidders must self-certify adherence to selection and exclusion criteria via the ESPD on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage via PCS-T. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific selection requirements detailed in Section III of this OJEU Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, it is envisaged that we will invite 5 bidders to tender Criteria. Please refer to ESPD documentation attached in PCS-T for full selection information ### Lot Information Lot 1 Queen Margaret University requires Suppliers who can provide Catering and Related Services to respond to the ESPD on PCS-T. The requirement for Suppliers is to demonstrate that they are suitably qualified and have relevant experience and capacity to supply Catering & Related Services to support Queen Margaret University ?QMU? and to the Queen Margaret University Students Union ?QMUSU?. Queen Margaret University expects that the services will be managed and provided at nil cost to the university as a minimum, if not providing a financial return. Please note that whilst we are currently tendering for the two main areas of provision, QMU and QMUSU, prior to award we reserve the right to award the contract to provide the QMU requirement only. Tenderers should note that you are expected to demonstrate your technical capability and capacity to provide services for both areas at the selection stage. Outline Services include: - Catering including Hospitality ?QMU and QMUSU? - Coffee Shop ?QMU? - Retail Shop ?QMU? - Bar ?QMUSU? QMU The University's comprehensive core catering services are provided through three separate catering outlets all serviced from a modern kitchen area. The main refectory is a modern and vibrant facility with a large retail shop area located nearby. A separate coffee bar is located between the main reception area and the refectory. There is a requirement for a wide range of high quality hospitality for meetings and events throughout the building. During the summer months the Caterer works closely with the University to provide full catering packages for up to 700 visiting students attending summer schools at the University. QMUSU The Students Union is a separate facility to the main refectory providing a hot food offer with bar facilities over seven days. The union area is also used for student events and is serviced from a small finishing kitchen and bar counter area. In providing catering services, the University promotes opportunities for social interaction amongst students and staff, provides an attractive package to support commercial conferencing and events business and promotes the image of the University to visiting prospective students and staff. The University seeks to appoint a contractor which can provide comprehensive catering services to satisfy the competing demands of different client groups. The contractor must be able to respond to trends in food offers in line with customer expectations, especially from a brand-conscious student generation and from commercial clients who are sensitive to both quality and cost. These facilities are also open and available to the general public and local community The following Sustainable and Community benefit areas will be included in the ITT: Demonstrating taking a positive approach to rewarding workers at a level that can help tackle poverty. Localised Employment opportunities Adopting fair working practice and equality; and Policies that supports staffs' wellbeing through family friendly and health initiatives. Supporting local Suppliers through proactive supply chain management Environmental Ethical and Fair Working Practices Initiatives to reduce sustainable impact in the supply chain Living Wage as set by the Living Wage Foundation (www.livingwage.org) must be applied for staff provided who operate on campus Localised and seasonal produce where available Social Considerations Use of Fair Trade Produce where applicable and available Best Practice to address supply chain and food quality Limited use of pesticides on fresh produce Animal Welfare. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286140 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jun 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | If no extensions applied; December 2019 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | UKM23 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286140 - 12 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266878 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266878 Queen Margaret University Catering Service 2017 - Queen Margaret University wishes to appoint a contractor to provide catering, canteen, shop, delivered catering and bar services to the University and its student facility in its Musselburgh Campus, in Scotland, UK. This project will not be divided into lots as a main contractor is sought who will manage any sub contracts and the supply chain. We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure conducted via PCS-Tender (PCS-T). Bidders must self-certify adherence to selection and exclusion criteria via the ESPD on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage via PCS-T. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific selection requirements detailed in Section III of this OJEU Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, it is envisaged that we will invite 5 bidders to tender Criteria. Please refer to ESPD documentation attached in PCS-T for full selection information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286140 Queen Margaret University Catering Service 2017 - Queen Margaret University wishes to appoint a contractor to provide catering, canteen, shop, delivered catering and bar services to the University and its student facility in its Musselburgh Campus, in Scotland, UK. This project will not be divided into lots as a main contractor is sought who will manage any sub contracts and the supply chain. We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure conducted via PCS-Tender (PCS-T). Bidders must self-certify adherence to selection and exclusion criteria via the ESPD on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage via PCS-T. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific selection requirements detailed in Section III of this OJEU Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, it is envisaged that we will invite 5 bidders to tender Criteria. Please refer to ESPD documentation attached in PCS-T for full selection information ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471003 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471003. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000471003.json.