Sodexo secures five-year contract extension with Scottish Parliament

Sodexo has secured a five-year contract extension with the Scottish Parliament, starting from August 2026.

The foodservice giant will continue to deliver all food and drink services across the estate, including its public café, the Garden Level outlets, the Holyrood Room and Queensberry House Lounge, as well as at its extensive programme of events.

The contract also includes the purchase and maintenance of heavy and light catering equipment, kitchen deep cleans and pest control.

The Scottish Parliament welcomes around 1,000 pass holders daily, including members, staff and media.

Roughly half of Sodexo’s suppliers at the Scottish Parliament contract are SMEs, bolstering the firm’s support of local business.

Sodexo has remained a partner of the Scottish Parliament since 1999. Under the terms of the new contract, there is also an option to extend for a further three years.

Ian Sparkes, chief operating officer, agencies and energy, Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “Our team at Scottish Parliament is dedicated to delivering service excellence in all they do and over the years have strengthened our partnership with the Scottish Parliament. We remain focused on delivering great food, supporting local suppliers and creating positive impact for the people and communities we serve across Scotland.”

Sodexo UK and Ireland employs around 30,000 people and operates within both public and private sector clients.

Further terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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