Capability Assessment for External Catering Event

What this is

Abertay University (Dundee) is conducting a capability assessment for an external catering provider for the ARCOM (Association of Researchers in Construction Management) Conference to be held on campus in September 2025. The requirement is for a professional catering supplier to deliver a high-quality, fine dining two-course meal (main course and dessert) each day over a three-day period for academic delegates. Estimated value is £15,000 excluding VAT. The formal contract notice was expected 25 August 2025.

Key points

• Fine dining catering for ARCOM Conference, Abertay University campus, Dundee, September 2025
• Two-course meal (main and dessert) per day over 3 days
• Estimated value: £15,000 excluding VAT
• Capability assessment stage — formal contract notice expected 25 August 2025
• Capability assessment document available from PCS portal

Who can bid

Professional external catering suppliers capable of delivering fine dining conference catering at Abertay University campus, Bell Street, Dundee DD1 1HG. Specific requirements outlined in the capability assessment document attached to the notice.

How it is scored

Capability assessment stage before formal procurement. Evaluation criteria for the formal contract notice to be confirmed. Contract covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

How to submit

Capability assessment document available via Public Contracts Scotland (SC Ref: 806998). Register interest and download the External Catering Event Capability Assessment from the PCS portal. Contact Nicci Robertson at procurement@abertay.ac.uk.

Clarifications

Q&A available via Public Contracts Scotland portal. Contact procurement@abertay.ac.uk for enquiries. Formal contract notice expected 25 August 2025.

Contract period

One-off event: three-day ARCOM Conference in September 2025. No ongoing contract.

Classification

CPV 39222000 — Catering supplies ScotlandTayside, Central & Fife