---
title: "Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000736978"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-03-27"
---

# Catering Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000736978

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has recently awarded a contract for Catering Services to Baxterstorey worth £924,330. The procurement process was completed on 11th March 2024. The SQA, as the buying organisation, oversaw this tender in the education sector. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was for the supply of catering services for SQA premises located in Dalkeith, Midlothian, and Glasgow. This process was initiated as part of a planning stage, and the award was made after assessing the suppliers' capability in food service provision and menu range.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those with experience in catering services. The SQA's procurement stage for Catering Services involved a submission deadline of 7th August 2023. Companies providing food services, both small and large-scale enterprises, could find this tender well-suited for their business growth. By meeting the necessary criteria and quality standards set by the SQA, these businesses could potentially secure future contracts and contribute to the provision of essential services for the SQA premises.

## Notice

Catering Services for SQA premises

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of catering services for Lowden and Optima

Renewal: This contract will have an optional 12 month extension. It will be retendered after the term of contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501879 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £924,330 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MIDLOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1FD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAXTERSTOREY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501879
- 1 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG484996
- 28 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482297

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482297&idx=8
  27th July 2023 - SQA Sales Data
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482297&idx=7
  27th July 2023 - Tariff Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482297&idx=6
  24th July 2023 - TUPE
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482297&idx=1
  3rd July 2023 - SQA2440 ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482297&idx=5
  3rd July 2023 - SQA2440 ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482297&idx=2
  28th June 2023 - SQA2440 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482297&idx=3
  28th June 2023 - SQA2440 Minimum Portion Sizes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482297&idx=4
  28th June 2023 - SQA2440 KPI's
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482297
  Catering Services - Catering Services for SQA premises
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501879
  Catering Services - Catering Services for SQA premises

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736978

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