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title: "Proc-25-2860: Catering for External Specialist Training Unit Courses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795211"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-04-04"
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# Proc-25-2860: Catering for External Specialist Training Unit Courses

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795211

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking to re-tender for a catering contract for its Specialist Training Unit (STU) courses. The procurement, titled "Proc-25-2860: Catering for External Specialist Training Unit Courses," falls under the industry category of public order and safety and is set in Glasgow, UK. The tender process is in the "Tender" stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12:00 PM on 2nd May 2025. The existing contract expires on 1st August 2025, necessitating this timely re-tender to ensure continuity of services. The estimated contract value is GBP 90,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested contractors.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for catering businesses with experience in providing services for training and educational programmes. The contract is well-suited for businesses that can demonstrate technical and financial capability, hold necessary insurances, and have a proven track record of similar projects. SME and social enterprise development, targeted recruitment, training, and community engagement are key aspects of the contract, which can offer growth avenues such as enhanced market presence and reputation within the public sector. The requirement for electronic submissions and comprehensive selection criteria ensure a transparent and competitive tendering process.

## Notice

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has a contract in place to provide catering for courses organised by the Specialist Training Unit (STU) which is due to expire on 1st August 2025. The Authority is required to re-tender this opportunity to appoint a suitably experienced and competent Contractor.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Non FTS Open Procedure

Renewal: 1 year optional extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527615 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | After optional extension is activated |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM7 Eastern Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527615

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527615
  Proc-25-2860: Catering for External Specialist Training Unit Courses - The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has a contract in place to provide catering for courses organised by the Specialist Training Unit (STU) which is due to expire on 1st August 2025. The Authority is required to re-tender this opportunity to appoint a suitably experienced and competent Contractor.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795211
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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