Catering Single Use and Reusable Products
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)Estimated Value
Up to £9,300,000
Deadline
30 September 2026
19 days remaining
Published
19 August 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Renewal of a national framework contract under reference NP79026 to cover a range of catering single use and reusable products. This framework will be split into several lots, the maximum number of lots are 6, Full details of all lots will be included within the tender.
AI Analysis
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This is a renewal of the UK government’s national framework (NP79026) for supplying catering single‑use and reusable products, split into up to six separate lots.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide a catalogue of single‑use catering items (e.g., disposable cutlery, plates, cups, napkins).
- Provide a catalogue of reusable catering items (e.g., washable plates, cups, cutlery, trays).
- Deliver products to government‑run catering sites in line with the lot specifications.
- Maintain compliance with UK food‑safety, health‑and‑safety and environmental standards.
- Support the framework with competitive pricing and volume‑based discounts.
How to Read This Tender
- 1The notice is for a *framework* – you are not bidding for a single contract but for a place on a list that the government can call off work from.
- 2The framework will be divided into up to six lots; each lot will have its own product scope and volume expectations – read the lot descriptions carefully to see which matches your capabilities.
- 3Look for sections on ‘evaluation criteria’, ‘social value’ and ‘sustainability’ – these often carry weight even for product supply contracts.
- 4Check the full tender documents for mandatory certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, BRC) and any required evidence of environmental credentials.
- 5Note any deadlines for framework registration and for submitting a ‘framework bid’; missing these means you cannot be considered for any lot.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Focus on one or two lots where you have the strongest product range – you can still win a place without covering the whole framework.
- Consider partnering with a larger supplier to provide complementary items, allowing you to meet volume requirements while keeping your own risk low.
- Highlight any social value you bring (e.g., local manufacturing, apprenticeships) as SMEs often score well on this part of the evaluation.
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The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)Key Dates
Published
19 August 2026
Submission deadline
30 September 2026
Notice type
Contract Notice
Source
publiccontractsscotland
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