Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
City of Glasgow College
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
G4 0RF
Contact
Deborah Fagan
deborah.fagan@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00453
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Market Engagement – Future Catering Services Contract (2026), City of Glasgow College
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55510000 - Canteen services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM8 - West Central Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Cathedral Street, Glasgow
Thistle Street, Glasgow
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Anticipated contract start date: August 2026
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 November 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=803621.
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