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title: "Provision of Outsourced Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823631"
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# Provision of Outsourced Catering Services

Buyer: SRUC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823631

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## Summary

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is seeking proposals for the provision of outsourced catering services across several campuses, including Craibstone Campus in Aberdeen and King’s Buildings Campus in Edinburgh. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of "services" using CPV code 55500000, is currently at the tender update stage following initial publication on 13th February 2026. This open procedure, facilitated by electronic submissions, requires interested parties to submit their tenders by 30th March 2026. The delivery locations span regions such as UKM50 and UKM75, with initial bid openings scheduled for 27th March 2026 at the SRUC, Cupar. The initiative is focused on transitioning to a financially sustainable model that supports the college's long-term strategic objectives.

This tender creates ample opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and hospitality services to enter into a profitable partnership with SRUC, potentially leading to expansion and increased market presence. With a contract value of £1,750,000 and options for a two-year extension, the tender is well-suited for businesses that can offer innovative, sustainable, and high-quality catering solutions while adhering to health and technological standards. Potential suppliers who excel in operational efficiency and can deliver student-centric services stand to benefit greatly from this opportunity given the college's strategic objectives that aim for enhanced student experiences across its campuses.

## Notice

SRUC requires a financially sustainable and forward looking catering service that delivers value for money, enhances the student experience, and supports SRUC's long term strategic aims.

### Lot Information

Craibstone Campus, Aberdeen

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at Craibstone Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC's strategic objectives.

Renewal: Two x one year contract extension(s) available.

Elmwood Campus, Cupar

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at Elmwood Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC's strategic objectives.

Renewal: Two x one year contract extension(s) available.

Oatridge Campus, Broxburn

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at Oatridge Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC's strategic objectives.

Renewal: Two x one year contract extension(s) available.

Kings Buildings Campus, Edinburgh

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at King's Buildings Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC's strategic objectives.

Renewal: Two x one year contract extension(s) available.

Barony Campus, Dumfries

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at Barony Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC's strategic objectives.

Renewal: Two x one year contract extension(s) available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551618 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | February 2031 if extensions are not agreed. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | SRUC |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 3JG |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551618
- 13 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549568

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549568
  Provision of Outsourced Catering Services - SRUC requires a financially sustainable and forward looking catering service that delivers value for money, enhances the student experience, and supports SRUC's long term strategic aims.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823631
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823631
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=823631

## Provenance

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