Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XU
UK
Contact person: Paula Hirschganger
E-mail: paula.l.hirschganger@strath.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.strath.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Events Catering for NMIS
Reference number: UOS-44775-2026
II.1.2) Main CPV code
55500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, requires the creation of a framework of up to three catering suppliers to provide high-quality catering and hospitality services for meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and large-scale events.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55520000
55523000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM83
Main site or place of performance:
National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), Renfrewshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, requires the creation of a framework of up to three catering suppliers to provide high-quality catering and hospitality services for meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and large-scale events. The framework will provide flexible, responsive, inclusive and sustainable catering solutions capable of supporting events ranging from 2 to 300 delegates.
The desired outcomes of the framework are to ensure:
- High-quality food and presentation
- Reliable and on-time delivery
- Fast response to enquiries
- Responsive event support
- Strong allergen management and food safety controls
- Competitive and transparent pricing
- Sustainable catering practices
- Professional front-of-house service
- Capacity to support both small and large events
- Bespoke menu development where required
II.2.14) Additional information
The University will reserve the right to call off from the Framework through either direct award (ranked) or mini-competition.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
11/01/2027
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
All interested parties must register their interest no later than close of business on Friday, the 30th of October 2026 by completing the attached questionnaire and emailing it to paula.l.hirschganger@strath.ac.uk.
The University reserves the right to award the contract in whole, in part, or not at all.
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=846305.
(SC Ref:846305)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/10/2026