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title: "Provision of a Diverse and Sustainable Catering Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000611728"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE"
published: "2020-09-08"
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# Provision of a Diverse and Sustainable Catering Service

Buyer: CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000611728

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## Summary

The City of Glasgow College is currently seeking a supplier for the "Provision of a Diverse and Sustainable Catering Service" to cater to its staff, students, and visitors across its two campuses in Glasgow, specifically at City Campus and Riverside Campus. The procurement process is in the Award stage, having concluded the open tender on 6 March 2020. The total contract value is estimated at £12 million, spanning a contract period from August 2020 to July 2026, with opportunities for renewal. Bidders were required to satisfy various qualification criteria and criteria regarding environmental sustainability and service flexibility.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering and hospitality industry, especially those focused on sustainability and innovative catering solutions. Organisations offering flexible and diverse catering services, capable of operating in a high-demand educational environment, would be particularly well-equipped to compete. The successful provider will not only cater to daily needs but also manage special hospitality events, fostering long-term partnerships with the college while delivering community benefits, such as apprenticeships and work placements.

## Notice

City of Glasgow College is seeking a company to supply a Diverse and Sustainable Catering Service to their Staff, Students and Visitors. Services will be delivered at both City of Glasgow College campuses: City Campus, 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G4 0RF Riverside Campus, 21 Thistle Street, Glasgow, G5 9XB

### Lot Information

Lot 1

City of Glasgow College is seeking a company to supply a Diverse and Sustainable Catering Service to their Staff, Students and Visitors across both Campuses. Between both campus buildings the College offers 12 modern catering outlets. The outlets have been spread throughout the campus buildings to allow students and staff to find meals and snacks as well as hot and cold beverages within a short walk from their classrooms and workspaces. The College require variety across all outlets. High street or bespoke branding is to be encouraged and special themes for particular outlets is required. Similarly, within the City Campus Refectory on level 2, the cluster of four catering outlets must be different in appearance and offer a range of meal styles at prices that are attractive to students. The College requires the Service Provider to be flexible in their approach and adaptable to the needs of the large number of students and staff that will use these buildings. This will be a 52-week contract with a reduced service at non term times. There are staff within both campuses all year round and the Riverside Campus offers maritime student course and Summer Schools throughout July and August. Throughout the year there will be hospitality requirements for a range of small to large events including small meetings, staff training sessions, graduations, symposiums etc. The scope of these requirements excludes beverage and snack/confectionery vending service, which will be tendered separately. Aims and Objectives City of Glasgow College requires an evolving and innovative Catering Provider, who is at the forefront of their industry with sustainability at the heart of their organisation, to meet the objectives set within this contract: - To supply a diverse, sustainable, suitable and affordable catering provision to staff, student and visitors; - To supply a sector-leading efficient and responsive catering offer, with high standards of ingredient provision, presentation, food safety and customer service; - To embed sustainability throughout all operations and the supply chain, reducing impact on the environment and ensuring fair working practices - To develop a strong working partnership with our students and learners, sharing in experience and knowledge.

Renewal: After the initial 4 years (with the option to extend by 2 years) the College will re tender by going back out to the open market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394416 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | 6 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0RF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Southside Central |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BAXTERSTOREY; CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394416
- 23 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378443

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378443
  Provision of a Diverse and Sustainable Catering Service - City of Glasgow College is seeking a company to supply a Diverse and Sustainable Catering Service to their Staff, Students and Visitors. Services will be delivered at both City of Glasgow College campuses: City Campus, 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G4 0RF Riverside Campus, 21 Thistle Street, Glasgow, G5 9XB
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394416
  Provision of a Diverse and Sustainable Catering Service - City of Glasgow College is seeking a company to supply a Diverse and Sustainable Catering Service to their Staff, Students and Visitors. Services will be delivered at both City of Glasgow College campuses: City Campus, 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G4 0RF Riverside Campus, 21 Thistle Street, Glasgow, G5 9XB

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611728
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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