--- title: "Market Engagement - Future Catering Services Contract (2026), City of Glasgow College" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803621" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803621" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803621.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803621.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE" published: "2025-07-07" --- # Market Engagement - Future Catering Services Contract (2026), City of Glasgow College Buyer: CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803621 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803621) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803621.json) ## Summary The City of Glasgow College is in the planning stage of re-procuring its catering services contract, anticipated to commence in August 2026. This procurement process focuses on engaging potential suppliers for its multi-site catering operations across its City and Riverside campuses in Glasgow. The industry category of this contract falls under services, specifically catering services, with the procurement process beginning with a market engagement exercise. Key dates to note include the supplier response deadline on 25th July 2025 and an expected future notice date on 3rd November 2025. The procurement process is aimed at understanding market capabilities and shaping strategies for future tendering. This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the education sector. Well-suited businesses include those that can provide innovative, sustainable catering solutions and demonstrate strong community engagement. The focus on sustainable supply chains, waste management, and innovative pricing models aligns with business growth trends in the catering industry. By participating in the initial market engagement survey, businesses can provide valuable input that might influence the final procurement strategy, offering a chance to align their offerings with the College’s evolving needs. ## Notice City of Glasgow College is preparing for the re-procurement of its catering services contract, due to commence in August 2026. The College operates a multi-site catering environment including refectories, coffee shops, hospitality catering, vending, and retail services across its City and Riverside campuses. We are undertaking this early market engagement exercise to gather supplier insights into: - Pricing strategies and financial models appropriate for the further education sector - Sustainable, affordable, and inclusive catering solutions - Market trends and innovations - Value-added community benefits This process is intended to help us shape the procurement strategy, contract structure, and service model to reflect both market capability and the needs of our students, staff, and visitors. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Description: City of Glasgow College is preparing for the re-procurement of its catering services contract, due to commence in August 2026. The College operates a multi-site catering environment including refectories, coffee shops, hospitality catering, vending, and retail services across its City and Riverside campuses. We are undertaking this early market engagement exercise to gather supplier insights into: - Pricing strategies and financial models appropriate for the further education sector - Sustainable, affordable, and inclusive catering solutions - Market trends and innovations - Value-added community benefits This process is intended to help us shape the procurement strategy, contract structure, and service model to reflect both market capability and the needs of our students, staff, and visitors. Scope of the Future Tender (indicative): - Multi-outlet food and beverage provision across two Campuses (Cathedral Street & Thistle Street, Glasgow) - Hospitality and events catering - Vending services - Sustainable supply chains and waste management - Social and community benefit initiatives Key Topics for Feedback: - Pricing Models (e.g., fixed price, nil subsidy, cost-plus, turnover commission, hybrid) - Approaches to managing cost volatility (inflation, food costs) - Financial transparency (e.g., open book accounting) - Social value contributions and sustainability initiatives - Innovations in technology, payment systems, and customer experience Supplier Response: Interested catering providers are invited to access and complete the linked Market Engagement Questionnaire, providing their insight and feedback. https://forms.office.com/e/WsF9rjP0Rj Responses should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland by Friday, 25th July 2025. There will be no evaluation of suppliers or scoring at this stage. This process is solely to inform our procurement approach. Participation is entirely optional and does not form part of any subsequent tender evaluation.. Anticipated contract start date: August 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534082 | | 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 | 7 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Nov 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 | CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 0RF | | 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 | TLM8 West Central Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55330000 - Cafeteria services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55510000 - Canteen services - 55520000 - Catering services - 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions ## Release History - 7 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534082 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534082&idx=1 7th July 2025 - Supplier Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534082 Market Engagement - Future Catering Services Contract (2026), City of Glasgow College - City of Glasgow College is preparing for the re-procurement of its catering services contract, due to commence in August 2026. The College operates a multi-site catering environment including refectories, coffee shops, hospitality catering, vending, and retail services across its City and Riverside campuses. We are undertaking this early market engagement exercise to gather supplier insights into: - Pricing strategies and financial models appropriate for the further education sector - Sustainable, affordable, and inclusive catering solutions - Market trends and innovations - Value-added community benefits This process is intended to help us shape the procurement strategy, contract structure, and service model to reflect both market capability and the needs of our students, staff, and visitors. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=803621 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803621 - https://forms.office.com/e/WsF9rjP0Rj ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803621. 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