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title: "Provision of Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000666507"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-09-10"
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# Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000666507

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of Catering Services," which encompasses staff restaurant services, coffee shops, and hospitality for its strategic buildings in the Central Belt and Aberdeen. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for responses to a Request for Information (RFI) set for 1 October 2021 at 17:00 GMT. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their insights to aid in shaping the final tender specifications. Further details regarding the procurement can be found on the Scottish Government’s website and the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering and hospitality sectors, particularly those specialising in healthy eating initiatives and sustainable food practices. Companies that can demonstrate experience in serving diverse client bases within governmental or public sector environments, as well as a commitment to healthy dietary offerings, will be best positioned to compete. Additionally, the procurement may attract suppliers who are adept at managing services across multiple locations, ensuring consistency and quality in food service delivery.

## Notice

Provision of staff restaurant services, coffee shops, hospitality and events for strategic Scottish Government buildings in the Central Belt and Aberdeen, and agency buildings which use the Scottish Government Facilities Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of staff restaurant services, coffee shops, hospitality and events for strategic Scottish Government buildings in the Central Belt and Aberdeen, and agency buildings which use the Scottish Government Facilities Services. The Service Provider shall promote healthy eating and encourage both a reduction in salt, sugar and fat, and an increase in foods high in dietary fibre. Low sugar and decaffeinated beverages shall also be available. The scope of services is subject to change in terms of the level of service over the life of the contract.. As part of the pre-procurement process the Scottish Government is seeking views and information from the market in connection with some specific areas, as set out in our Request for Information (RFI): https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/730UZJ/ The deadline for responses is 01 October 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427126 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427126

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427126
  Provision of Catering Services - Provision of staff restaurant services, coffee shops, hospitality and events for strategic Scottish Government buildings in the Central Belt and Aberdeen, and agency buildings which use the Scottish Government Facilities Services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666507
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=666507
- https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/730UZJ/

## Provenance

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