---
title: "Catering Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000572861"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE"
published: "2019-05-16"
---

# Catering Services Tender

Buyer: NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000572861

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## Summary

North East Scotland College is seeking catering services through a competitive procedure with negotiation, under the title "Catering Services Tender". This procurement falls within the education sector and encompasses provision at its various campuses in Aberdeen City, Aberdeen Altens, Fraserburgh, and Clinterty. The tender was officially signed on 16 May 2019, with the contract valued at approximately £4,496,460. Businesses interested in this opportunity should have experience in service delivery within educational institutions, as the focus includes not just regular catering but also hospitality and vending services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering, food services, and hospitality. Companies capable of catering to diverse needs in multi-function environments, such as modern refectories and retail shops, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. There are also options for contract extension, which may benefit firms seeking long-term engagements in this sector.

## Notice

Award of catering services at the following Campuses: Aberdeen City, Aberdeen Altens, Fraserburgh and Clinterty.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of catering services at the following Campuses: Aberdeen City, Aberdeen Altens, Fraserburgh and Clinterty.

Options: Two two year extensions to bring termination July 2026

Renewal: 2 x Two Year Extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354529 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Every 3 years unless extended as per the extension periods set out in this notice. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,496,460 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB25 1BN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | George St/Harbour |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSPIRE CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 16 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354529
- 7 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347971
- 6 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347859
- 6 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344804

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344804&idx=14
  26th February 2019 - Nescol Environmental Policy & Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344804&idx=13
  26th February 2019 - Clarifications document arising from questions raised by bidders
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344804&idx=8
  20th February 2019 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344804&idx=12
  20th February 2019 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344804&idx=11
  11th February 2019 - Please subtitute this attached section for section 8 of the original ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344804&idx=10
  11th February 2019 - Proposed timetable changes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344804&idx=1
  8th February 2019 - Catering Services Tender Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344804&idx=2
  8th February 2019 - Jan 19 TUPE Bid Data Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344804&idx=3
  8th February 2019 - Altens & Fraserburgh Menu
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344804&idx=4
  8th February 2019 - City Campus Menu
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344804&idx=5
  8th February 2019 - Jan 19 Nescol Tariff
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344804&idx=6
  8th February 2019 - Hospitality Items Dec 18
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344804&idx=7
  8th February 2019 - Draft Catering Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344804&idx=9
  8th February 2019 - Catering Service Tender ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344804
  Catering Services Tender - Provision of catering services at the following Campuses: Aberdeen City, Aberdeen Altens, Fraserburgh and Clinterty. The catering provisions are serviced through a variety of modern refectories, coffee bars and retail shop facilities to College students, staff and visitors. There is also a requirement for hospitality services and vending services across all of the Campuses.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354529
  Catering Services Tender - Award of catering services at the following Campuses: Aberdeen City, Aberdeen Altens, Fraserburgh and Clinterty.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nescol.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000572861
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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