---
title: "Catering Delivery Partners"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800132"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800132.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-05-29"
---

# Catering Delivery Partners

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800132

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking catering delivery partners. This initiative is under the industry category of education and targets services to support catering for events and bookings that the internal team cannot manage. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland (region UKM75), this planned tender involves the procurement of services with a classification code of 55520000. Interested parties should note the request for information (RFI) needs to be submitted by 12 noon on 6th June 2025, and a future notice is expected to be published by 1st July 2025. The procurement adheres to the legal framework set by Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services to broaden their reach by partnering with an esteemed educational institution. Companies adept in handling large-scale catering operations and capable of fulfilling diverse requirements are well-positioned to benefit from this engagement. By responding to the RFI, businesses can showcase their capabilities to the University, which is keen to understand market offerings before launching a comprehensive tender process. This could serve as a stepping stone for catering businesses aiming to enhance their profile and secure substantial contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Request for information for the provision of Catering Delivery Partners

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh are seeking supplier(s) to support with the provision of catering for bookings and events that the internal Catering and Events team cannot facilitate. Please refer to document Catering Delivery Partners RFI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531325 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 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 EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531325

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY531325&idx=1
  29th May 2025 - UoE Catering Delivery Partners - RFI
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531325
  Catering Delivery Partners - Request for information for the provision of Catering Delivery Partners

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=800132
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800132

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