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Inverness Town House Catering

Highland Council · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 03:12.

Opportunity overview

Framework for catering services for the Inverness Town House.

Classification

  • CPV55400000 — Beverage-serving services
  • CPV55520000 — Catering services

Lots

  • Lot 1: Formal MealsValue not stated
  • Lot 2: BuffetsValue not stated
  • Lot 3: CanapesValue not stated
  • Lot 4: Drinks ServiceValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8df
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
55520000
Description
Catering services

Lot Details

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Further clarification regarding the following SPD Question: [4A2A] For service contracts: authorisation of a particular organisation needed Is it a requirement in the bidder's country of establishment to hold an authorisation of a particular organisation in order to be able to perform the service in question? Lots 1-3: This should include any authorisation from Environmental Health related to Food Handling / Safety. Lot 4: This should include any authorisation from the Council related to holding Personal Licenses.

Applies To

supplier

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
17 Aug 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
120

Expected award period

Starts
17 Aug 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
17 Aug 2026, 12:00

Contract terms

Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Recurrence

Description
6 months prior to the framework expiry.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1: Formal Meals
Description
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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality - Written Quality
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Name
Quality - Presentation / Taste Testing
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2028, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 month optional extensions available with a maximum end date of 30/09/2030.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
4
Title
Lot 4: Drinks Service
Description
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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality - Written Quality
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2028, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 month optional extensions available with a maximum end date of 30/09/2030.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
2
Title
Lot 2: Buffets
Description
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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality - Written Quality
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Name
Quality - Presentation / Taste Testing
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2028, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 month optional extensions available with a maximum end date of 30/09/2030.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
3
Title
Lot 3: Canapes
Description
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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality - Written Quality
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Name
Quality - Presentation / Taste Testing
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2028, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 month optional extensions available with a maximum end date of 30/09/2030.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
55520000
Description
Catering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM62

Delivery Location

Description
Inverness Town House
Item 2
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
55400000
Description
Beverage-serving services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM62

Delivery Location

Description
Inverness Town House
Item 3
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
55520000
Description
Catering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM62

Delivery Location

Description
Inverness Town House
Item 4
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
55520000
Description
Catering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM62

Delivery Location

Description
Inverness Town House

Published documents

Entry 1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Id
economic
Entry 2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria
Id
technical

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Highland Council
Id
GB-FTS-180469

Identifier

Legal Name
Highland Council

Address

Street Address
Glenurquhart Road
Locality
Inverness
Region
UKM6
Postal Code
IV3 5NX
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1467530600

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Inverness Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-184573

Identifier

Legal Name
Inverness Sheriff Court

Address

Street Address
The Inverness Justice Centre, Longman Rd
Locality
Inverness
Postal Code
IV1 1AH
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Inverness · UKM6 · IV3 5NX · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM62

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 065315-2026tender ·