Inverness Town House Catering
Details
- Buyer
- Highland Council
- Value
- £250,000
- Topic
- Beverage-serving services
- Published
- 10 July 2026
- Submission
- 17 August 2026
Tender description
Framework for catering services for the Inverness Town House. Lot 1: Lot 1: Formal Meals The provision of Formal Meals requires a selection of at least three seasonal meals for each of the bronze, silver and gold menus to provide the basis of a structured selection of meals that range in price from a basic three course meal to the very highest standard of locally sourced produce, presented to a very high standard. Lot 4: Lot 4: Drinks Service The provision of a bar service is for staffing only and may be required at each event or as a standalone external/internal event. There will be a requirement for a bar to be staffed by suitably trained members of the team. Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages may be table service or full bar service. The Highland Council will provide all stock and necessary equipment to provide a free and where necessary paid for bar, soft drinks and tea and coffee service. Lot 2: Lot 2: Buffets The provision of Buffets requires a selection of buffet options to be provided at an event. A structured selection of items that range in price from a basic to the very highest standard items of locally sourced produce, presented to a very high standard. The suppliers should provide a selection of bronze, silver and gold categorised buffet items with dietary options as per the quality evaluation. Lot 3: Lot 3: Canapes The provision of Canapes requires a selection of canape options to be provided at an event. A structured selection of canapes that range in price from a basic to the very highest standard of locally sourced produce, presented to a very high standard. The suppliers should provide a selection of bronze, silver and gold categorised canape items with dietary options as per the quality evaluation.
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published10 July 2026Current notice
- Completed: Submission date17 August 2026
About the buyer
Highland Council is the local authority for Scotland's largest council area and runs procurement through a dedicated Procurement Unit. Larger contracts are advertised on Public Contracts Scotland, the national tendering portal for Scottish public bodies. Smaller purchases are handled as direct quotations, with staff approaching at least three suppliers. Commercial and Procurement Shared Services pools buying expertise across Highland, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils. Contract standing orders set out the rules for open, fair and accountable procurement. The Supplier Development Programme offers free bid training to businesses bidding for council contracts.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Highland Council's contract awards have been in construction work, architectural and engineering services and repair and maintenance.
Relevant CPV codes
- 55400000 · Beverage-serving services
- 55520000 · Catering services
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@highland-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@highland-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@highland-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@highland-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@highland-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@highland-council.gov |
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