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The Provision of a Diverse and Sustainable Catering Service

City of Glasgow College

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: City of Glasgow College

Buyer Address: 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, UKM82, G4 0RF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Danielle Gough

Contact Email: danielle.gough@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1413755617

Status
cancelled
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open
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Published
16 Dec 2025, 11:53
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Category
services
CPV
55520000 - Catering services
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Description

City of Glasgow College is seeking an experienced and sustainability-focused catering provider to operate and develop food and beverage services for students, staff and visitors across its two campuses: City Campus, 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G4 0RF Riverside Campus, 21 Thistle Street, Glasgow, G5 9XB

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Opportunity Context

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Lot Description: City of Glasgow College seeks to appoint a forward-thinking, innovative and sector-leading Catering Provider to deliver a diverse, sustainable and inclusive catering service across both Campuses. The successful Contractor will provide catering for students, staff and visitors throughout the academic year, operating a multi-outlet service that is responsive to varying demand across campuses. The Catering Service must be affordable, high quality and customer-focused, with standards that reflect best practice in ingredient quality, food safety, presentation, nutrition and customer service. The service is expected to deliver an attractive and modern catering offer aligned to student expectations and contemporary market trends. Sustainability is a core theme of the contract. The Provider must embed sustainability throughout all aspects of service delivery, including food provenance, ethical and fair trade sourcing, animal welfare, sustainable fisheries, plant-forward menu development, biodiversity, energy usage, carbon management, reduction of single use plastics, and minimisation of food waste. The Provider will be expected to support the College’s wider sustainability and climate objectives and demonstrate continuous improvement over the life of the contract. The contract places strong emphasis on generating meaningful social value and supporting the student experience. The Provider will be required to deliver added-value initiatives including modern apprenticeships, work placements, volunteering, employability activity, and collaboration with the Hospitality and Culinary Arts curriculum. Engagement with learners, including student led initiatives and menu development, will form a key element of contract performance. The College intends to establish a collaborative partnership approach with the successful Provider, based on shared objectives, transparency and joint responsibility for improvement. The Provider will be responsible for the safe collection of waste oil, and will be required to adopt innovative waste and recycling practices to support carbon reduction objectives. General waste and mixed recycling services will be provided by the College.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Implementation & Mobilisation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Workforce Management (TUPE, Recruitment, Fair Work, EDI, Modern Slavery)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Training, Competence & Development

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Contract Management & Governance

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): KPI Management & Performance Monitoring

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Assurance & Audit

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Operational Delivery - Vision & Approach

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Food Concepts & Menus

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Hospitality & Events (incl. Summer Schools)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Marketing & Promotion

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technology & Innovation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Continuous Improvement & Service Excellence

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Business Continuity & Contingency Planning

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Customer Experience & Engagement

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Health, Nutrition & Wellbeing

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability & Net Zero Delivery

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Carbon Reduction & Reporting

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Community Benefits & Added Value

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Presentation

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