--- title: "Consultancy for the University of Strathclyde Catering Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000694511" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694511" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000694511.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000694511.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2022-05-25" --- # Consultancy for the University of Strathclyde Catering Service Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000694511 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694511) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000694511.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is initiating a procurement process for a project titled "Consultancy for the University of Strathclyde Catering Service". This project is classified under the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, UK. The current stage is planning, with a future notice date set for 14th June 2022. Interested suppliers must register their interest by 2nd June 2022 to participate in this market scoping exercise, which aims to understand the interest in improving the university's catering services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in catering management, market research, and strategic planning. Companies that can conduct operational reviews and develop innovative service models would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses with experience in creating sustainable and financially viable catering solutions are encouraged to engage, as the university seeks to enhance student experiences while maintaining operational excellence. ## Notice The University of Strathclyde wishes to appoint a supplier to conduct a customer/market led review of its catering services in order to develop a new vision and strategy for catering that will fulfil the University's Vision for 2025 and beyond. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aim of the review is to review and evaluate the catering provision across campus and identify future action that needs to be taken in order to provide a sector leading catering service that delivers operational excellence, an outstanding student experience; is financially and environmentally sustainable and exceeds the expectations of students, staff & visitors alike. The report should cover an operational review, market research, 5 year strategic plan and supporting investment plan. For further information, the University is looking for options appraisals of the following: - Currently, all of the catering services are delivered in house. -Could/should a mixed model of in-house & renting space to third parties be considered and what are the pros & cons of each? - Currently, all of the catering staff are directly employed by the University; consideration has previously been given to the creation of an SPV - What are the pros & cons of this? - Identify the current gap between the university and student expectations of university catering with particular reference to contribution to student experience/subsidised pricing levels versus commercial sustainability/ university budget expectations. - What is the cost/benefit of a subsidised service, and is it viable? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449324 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | 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 | 25 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jun 2022 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services ## Release History - 25 May 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449324 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449324 Consultancy for the University of Strathclyde Catering Service - The University of Strathclyde wishes to appoint a supplier to conduct a customer/market led review of its catering services in order to develop a new vision and strategy for catering that will fulfil the University's Vision for 2025 and beyond. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694511 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=694511 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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