Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
SRUC
Peter Wilson Building , Kings Buildings West Mains Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
UK
Contact person: Claire Lorimer
Telephone: +44 1315354000
E-mail: claire.lorimer@sruc.ac.uk
Fax: +44 1315354314
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sruc.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00021
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Higher Education, Research & Consultancy
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Outsourced Catering Services
Reference number: 20056
II.1.2) Main CPV code
55500000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
791 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Craibstone Campus, Aberdeen
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
SRUC Aberdeen
Ferguson Building
Craibstone Estate
Bucksburn
Aberdeen
AB21 9YA
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Elmwood Campus, Cupar
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
SRUC Elmwood
Carslogie Road
Cupar
Fife
KY15 4JB
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Oatridge Campus, Broxburn
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM78
Main site or place of performance:
SRUC Oatridge
Ecclesmachan
Broxburn
West Lothian
EH52 6NH
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Kings Buildings Campus, Edinburgh
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
Main site or place of performance:
SRUC Edinburgh
King’s Buildings Campus
West Mains Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Barony Campus, Dumfries
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55500000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM92
Main site or place of performance:
SRUC Barony
Parkgate
Dumfries
DG1 3NE
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-013569
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Craibstone Campus, Aberdeen
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baxterstorey
8 Deer Park, Fairways Business Park
Livingston
EH54 8AF
UK
Telephone: +44 7884738170
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 209 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Elmwood Campus, Cupar
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baxterstorey
8 Deer Park, Fairways Business Park
Livingston
EH54 8AF
UK
Telephone: +44 7884738170
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 11 400.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Oatridge Campus, Broxburn
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baxterstorey
8 Deer Park, Fairways Business Park
Livingston
EH54 8AF
UK
Telephone: +44 7884738170
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 56 932.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Kings Buildings Campus, Edinburgh
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baxterstorey
8 Deer Park, Fairways Business Park
Livingston
EH54 8AF
UK
Telephone: +44 7884738170
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 98 447.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Barony Campus, Dumfries
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/07/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baxterstorey
8 Deer Park, Fairways Business Park
Livingston
EH54 8AF
UK
Telephone: +44 7884738170
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 187 315.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:842606)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court & Justice Of The Peace Court
Courthouse 27 Chambers Street
Edinburghh
EH1 1LB
UK
Telephone: +44 1312252525
Internet address(es)
URL: www.scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/09/2026