Pre-tender

Provision of Events Catering for NMIS

Details

Topic
Canteen and catering services
Published
21 October 2026

Tender 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. Lot 1: 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 Additional information: The University will reserve the right to call off from the Framework through either direct award (ranked) or mini-competition.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published21 October 2026
    Current notice

About the buyer

University of Strathclyde is a higher education provider in Glasgow, and buys through its own Procurement Services Team. Schools, faculties and departments place their own routine orders under central Finance Regulations and procurement procedures. Framework agreements through Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges, the Scottish Government and the Government Procurement Service cover much of its spend.

Over the past 5 years, most of University of Strathclyde's contract awards have been in business services, IT services and education and training.

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