This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Aug 2020 at 01:00

Tender

28 Jan 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is seeking a Third Party Operator to manage Musselburgh Race Course, with the procurement process classified under the services category, primarily in the leisure industry. The selection is currently in the Tender stage, and proposals were due by 4 March 2019. This contract, now complete, was awarded on 23 June 2020, and it is significant for the Haddington, East Lothian region.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure services, particularly those with experience in racecourse management or related activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the East Lothian Council aims to enhance local supplier access to public contracts. Successful bidders will be expected to contribute to community benefits and demonstrate robust financial standing and management expertise, ensuring the sustained success of Musselburgh Race Course.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Third Party Operator to run Musselburgh Race Course

Notice Description

Award of a 3rd Party Operator to run Musselburgh Race Course.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council wish to appoint a single provider to operate the Musselburgh Racecourse and to secure the future of horseracing at Musselburgh. The new operator will be expected to ensure the continued success of the racecourse and build on the successful reputation which has been developed at Musselburgh over the last 30 years both within horseracing and the local community.

Renewal: The contract may be extended so that the total contract period under this award is 20 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000571361
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392412
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Either after the initial 10 year period, or ultimately after 20 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Chester Race Company

Further Information

Notice Documents

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