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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Concession Contract for Various Services at Benmore Botanic Garden, issued by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls under the services category and is part of an open procurement method. Key dates include a tender period that concluded on 19 June 2017 and an award made on 14 July 2017, with a contract value of £900,000. The main responsibilities of the supplier include providing café/catering services, managing admissions, promoting and selling memberships, and operating a retail shop.

This opportunity is particularly favourable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in catering and retail services, given the emphasis on proven experience in the tender requirements. Businesses that excel in customer service, food and beverage management, and retail operations would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will not only contribute to the visitor experience at Benmore Botanic Garden but also benefit from a substantial contract duration of up to three years, including a potential two-year extension.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Concession Contract for Various Services at Benmore Botanic Garden

Notice Description

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wishes to appoint an experienced Cafe/Catering concessionaire with proven experience, in addition the supplier will administer admissions promote/ sell memberships and operate a retail shop.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wishes to appoint an experienced Cafe/Catering concessionaire with proven experience for this requirement, the supplier will also administer admissions promote/ sell memberships and operate a retail shop.

Renewal: Allowance has been made for a 2 years extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000494943
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292163
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 5LR
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM32 Glasgow City, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Braemore

Further Information

Notice Documents

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