Sodexo extends catering contract with Scottish Government

The caterer's 75 employees will continue to operate the Scottish Government's restaurant, coffee bar, vending and hospitality service at its eight sites in Edinburgh and Glasgow including the historic grade A-listed headquarters, St Andrews House. In addition, Sodexo has created a new offer for the contract. Refresh is the new brand which from early June Sodexo will be rolling out across the contract. The new brand reflects the importance of using Scottish produce where possible and that all fresh produce will be cooked on site. The menus displayed all include the provenance of the ingredients used including in many cases the name of the farm. A commitment has also been made to achieve the Healthy Living Food Award Plus. Lee Gallimore, Sodexo's group contract manager for the Scottish Government, commented: "We are extremely pleased to continue our contract with the Scottish Government and are proud to be associated with a world class public sector organisation. We are looking forward to building on the cornerstones that are already in place therefore making this a contract that we continue to be proud of." Sodexo will also continue to have responsibility for the maintenance of all the catering equipment as part of the new contract. Sodexo has provided the catering for the Scottish Government's 6,500 employees and visitors for the past nine years.