Planning

City Art Centre Cafe Concession

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Aug 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is planning to tender for the operation of the City Art Centre Cafe, located in Edinburgh, within the general public services industry. The tentative contract period is expected to last between three to five years, with potential suppliers required to demonstrate significant experience in managing cafes within museum or gallery environments. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by noon on 30th August 2018, and further communications regarding this tender will be available after 10th September 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering and hospitality, particularly those with a background in arts venues or similar settings. Companies that have previously operated in established public institutions or have experience in high-traffic tourist areas will find this opportunity particularly suitable. Operating within the City Art Centre offers the chance to tap into a vibrant cultural scene, providing an exceptional platform for growth and visibility in Scotland's capital.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

City Art Centre Cafe Concession

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a cafe operator with specific knowledge and previous significant experience of working within established museum or gallery venues, who would be interested in operating the City Art Centre Cafe. It is anticipated that the cafe concession contract period will be for three to five years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to attract a Concessionaire to operate the City Art Centre cafe to reflect the qualities and ethos of the Art Centre, and of the Council. The cafe operator will have specific knowledge and previous significant experience of working within established museum or gallery venues. The applicant must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of working in close partnership with the venue, as the cafe forms part of the same premises and will largely be viewed by the public as part of the venue, and not necessarily be discerned to be a separate business concern. This is an exciting opportunity to operate a cafe inside a prestigious arts venue, on a busy street in the heart of Scotland's capital city. At this stage, the Council is evaluating basic suitability to operate the cafe concession. Responses to the attached questionnaire will be used to determine a shortlist of suppliers to invite to tender. Please refer to the attached briefing document and floor plan for further information. Your complete response should be sent to darren.moir@edinburgh.gov.uk by 12noon on Thursday 30th August 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000554240
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328385
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
darren.moir@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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