The Provision of Catering Services for Glasgow Kelvin College

Glasgow Kelvin College is looking to appoint a Catering Service Contractor to provide necessary catering services across three Campuses.

The Contractor shall provide an environmentally conscious catering service to Glasgow Kelvin College. The Contractor shall supply all necessary food, materials and consumables to undertake the tasks.

Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain

Bidders must have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain, including systems in place to pay their Contractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively, i.e. within a maximum of 30-day payment terms.

Bidders shall be able to provide evidence of (a) their standard payment terms and (b) > or equal to 95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of the contract) in the last financial year. If the Bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan signed by their Director which improves the payment performance.

Previous Relevant Experience

Bidders are required to provide one example in the last 3 years to demonstrate that they have relevant experience to deliver the services as described in Section 2 Specification of Requirements in the Invitation to Tender.

Form of Tender

Tenderers must sign the Form of Tender - Appendix A prior to award to confirm that their Tender Response is a complete, true and accurate submission.

Freedom of Information

Please confirm that you will be in a position to complete, prior to award, Appendix B - Freedom of Information (if applicable) in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. This information should only be submitted if applicable at point of award. It is for information only and will not be scored.

Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct

In partnership with Institutions, the Authority has developed a Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct- Appendix D which sets out its expected standards for its supply chain in social, ethical and environmental compliance. Tenderers must complete the Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct prior to award to assist in achieving its objectives.

GDPR Contractor Assessment Form

The Tenderer must sign complete and sign Appendix F - GDPR Contractor Assessment Form prior to award.

Serious Organised Crime

Please complete “Appendix G – Declaration of Non-Involvement in Serious Organised Crime” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. It is for information only and will not be scored.

Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation

Please complete “Appendix H – Declaration of Non-Involvement in Human Trafficking & Labour Exploitation” in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. It is for information only and will not be scored.

SCM RP Section 1

Please complete Appendix I – SCM RP Section 1 in the Technical Questionnaire in PCS-Tender. It is for information only and will not be scored.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 23727. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

The Contractor will work with the College to deliver Community Benefits or Social Value where they are identifiable throughout the term of the Contract. Examples of Community Benefits or Social Value are providing training opportunities to Staff and Students via placements or internships, apprenticeships or any sponsoring and investment in the local community related to the Contract activity. Bidders will make proposals around these as part of their tender submission and once agreed by the College, will become a contractual obligation for the Contractor.