Estimated Value
Up to £250,000
Deadline
17 August 2026
Published
10 July 2026
Type
services
Overview
Framework for catering services for the Inverness Town House. 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.
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.
Additional details
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. 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.
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Highland CouncilKey Dates
Published
10 July 2026
Submission deadline
17 August 2026
Notice type
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