This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Apr 2023 at 08:59

Tender

11 Nov 2022 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking a service provider to deliver catering concessions at its visitor hub sites at Glentrool, Kirroughtree and The Lodge. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, involves a contract with an external service provider for catering concessions. The main procurement category is services within the catering industry. The contract has been awarded to Vertas Group Limited, with a contract value of 13,443,450 GBP signed on 3rd April 2023. Important dates include the tender period ending on 6th January 2023 and the bid validity period until 5th May 2023.

This opportunity for catering concessions at various visitor sites can benefit businesses in the catering and hospitality sector. Companies with experience in delivering catering services, including cafeterias and horticultural services, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure allowing various types of businesses to participate. Interested parties should note the importance of meeting the technical criteria to avoid exclusion and should consider the mandatory requirements such as insurance levels and staff qualifications. This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence in the catering services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concessions at Various Visitor Sites

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland has appointed a service provider to deliver catering concessions at its visitor hub sites at Glentrool, Kirroughtree and The Lodge.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FLS welcomes over 10 million visitors each year, with a portfolio that includes visitor centres, forest parks, urban forests, campsites, beaches, mountains, lochs, and iconic viewpoints. A range of commercial agreements provide opportunities for businesses to deliver catering, retail, accommodation, and outdoor recreation at these sites. FLS has awarded a contract to an external service provider for the provision of catering concessions at Glentrool, Kirroughtree and The Lodge. The contract will include concessionaire obligations in relation to repair and maintenance of the occupied buildings. Additional information: Please note that the estimated value of this contract includes for the potential addition of catering concessions at two further properties - Glenmore and Glentress - during the contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0383dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009726-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,443,450 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
19 August 2032

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry and Land Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vertas Group Limited

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