AwardedAwarded 6 July 2026

Provision of Outsourced Catering Services

Sruc · Public body

In brief

Sruc awarded catering work to BaxterStorey Limited on 6 July 2026.

The notice gives a value of £1,750,000 excluding VAT.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

SRUC requires a financially sustainable and forward looking catering service that delivers value for money, enhances the student experience, and supports SRUC’s long term strategic aims.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Craibstone Campus, Aberdeen What this lot covers Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at Craibstone Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC’s strategic objectives.	Catering	—
Elmwood Campus, Cupar What this lot covers Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at Elmwood Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC’s strategic objectives.	Catering	—
Oatridge Campus, Broxburn What this lot covers Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at Oatridge Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC’s strategic objectives.	Catering	—
Kings Buildings Campus, Edinburgh What this lot covers Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at King's Buildings Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC’s strategic objectives.	Catering	—
Barony Campus, Dumfries What this lot covers Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is seeking a catering partner to deliver a modern, high quality and financially sustainable service at Barony Campus. The contract aims to transition from a subsidised arrangement to a nil cost or low subsidy model, with potential for profit share, while supporting healthy eating, sustainability and an enhanced student experience. The service must be commercially robust and technology enabled, delivering innovation, operational efficiency and best industry practice in line with SRUC’s strategic objectives.	Catering	—

Who won

Winner	Lot	Value
BaxterStorey Limited 3 bids received	Oatridge Campus, Broxburn	£56,932
BaxterStorey Limited 3 bids received	Kings Buildings Campus, Edinburgh	£98,447
BaxterStorey Limited 3 bids received	Barony Campus, Dumfries	£187,315
BaxterStorey Limited 3 bids received	Craibstone Campus, Aberdeen	£209,000
BaxterStorey Limited 3 bids received	Elmwood Campus, Cupar	£11,400

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

13 February 2026Contract notice · notice 013569-2026
13 March 2026Contract notice (update) · notice 022650-2026
9 September 2026Contract award notice · notice 085504-2026

About the buyer

SrucLast 12 months

Procurements

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From notice 013569-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 February 2026, last updated 9 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.