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title: "Provision of Temporary Catering Staff for the University of Strathclyde"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000663266"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-12-09"
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# Provision of Temporary Catering Staff for the University of Strathclyde

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000663266

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Temporary Catering Staff." This tender was initiated to address the university's need for part-time and temporary catering services through suitably qualified recruitment agencies under a framework agreement. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the key dates include the award signing on 6 December 2021. The procurement was categorised under the services industry, specifically targeting roles such as baristas, chefs, and hospitality staff.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies specialising in catering and hospitality services to partner with a prominent educational institution. Businesses that provide qualified temporary staffing solutions, particularly those with experience in catering services, will be well-suited to compete for future opportunities under this framework. Additionally, the open nature of the tender indicates that various suppliers with the required skills and expertise can contribute, potentially leading to growth and sustained partnerships within the education sector.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde seeks to appoint suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) recruitment Agencies on a Framework Agreement to fulfil the University's part-time and temporary catering staff needs. Supplier(s) will be called upon as and when required, to support the University's in-house hospitality, refreshment retail and catering department Nourish.

### Lot Information

Front of House

The provision of a reliable and cost-effective service in the supply of temporary and interim catering staff, from which the University can secure reliable, experienced and qualified (where applicable) candidates to provide cover in the following circumstances listed below: Emergency Sickness / Absent in-house resource cover Temporary vacancy cover Contingency/reserve staff for large corporate and or commercial events Provision of an online booking and reporting portal and dedicated Account Manager. This lot will include, but will not be limited to the provision of suitably qualified and experienced: Barista Plate Waiting / Hospitality Server Staff Administration Support Staff Retail Staff

Renewal: At solely the University's discretion, this contract can be extended for a period of 2x 12 months.

Back of House

The provision of a reliable and cost-effective service in the supply of temporary and interim catering staff, from which the University can secure reliable, experienced and qualified (where applicable) candidates to provide cover in the following circumstances listed below: Emergency Sickness / Absent in-house resource cover Temporary vacancy cover Contingency/reserve staff for large corporate and or commercial events Provision of an online booking and reporting portal and dedicated Account Manager. This lot will include, but will not be limited to the provision of suitably qualified and experienced: This lot will include, but will not be limited to the provision of suitably qualified and experienced: Sous Chef (Deputy Chef) Commis Chef (Junior Chef) Dishwasher Chef de partie (Station Chef) Kitchen porter Goods logistics (Drivers and Central stores support)

Renewal: At solely the University's discretion, this contract can be extended for a period of 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435309 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BLUE ARROW; SEARCH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435309
- 2 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426371

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426371
  Provision of Temporary Catering Staff for the University of Strathclyde - The University of Strathclyde seeks to appoint suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) recruitment Agencies on a Framework Agreement to fulfil the University's part-time and temporary catering staff needs. Supplier(s) will be called upon as and when required, to support the University's in-house hospitality, refreshment retail and catering department Nourish.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435309
  Provision of Temporary Catering Staff for the University of Strathclyde - The University of Strathclyde seeks to appoint suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) recruitment Agencies on a Framework Agreement to fulfil the University's part-time and temporary catering staff needs. Supplier(s) will be called upon as and when required, to support the University's in-house hospitality, refreshment retail and catering department Nourish.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663266
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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