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Provision of visitor and events catering at Great Tapestry of Scotland, Galashiels

Live Borders

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Tender

29 Jan 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Live Borders, located in Galashiels, is inviting tenders for the provision of visitor and events catering at the Great Tapestry of Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 9 March 2020. The financial model is concession-based, where the selected caterer will pay a percentage of gross receipts from all catering services. Interested suppliers can submit their proposals electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality food and event catering, particularly those with expertise in delivering exceptional customer service and sustainable food practices. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to quality and a capacity for managing catering operations at cultural and tourist sites will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful candidates will have the chance to collaborate with Live Borders to contribute to high-profile events and enhance the visitor experience at this prominent cultural venue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of visitor and events catering at Great Tapestry of Scotland, Galashiels

Notice Description

Live Borders is seeking a Caterer to operate the visitor and events catering service at the Great Tapestry of Scotland. Working with our chosen partner, our ambition is for joint commercial success through high quality standards in food and service. The financial model will be concession based, in terms of which the Caterer will pay an agreed percentage of gross receipts from all catering and associated sales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Live Borders is seeking a Caterer to operate the visitor and events catering service at the Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels. Working with our chosen partner, our ambition is for joint commercial success through high quality standards in food and service. The key priorities for this Contract are as follows: - The creation of a sustainable food and drink proposition at the visitor centre; - Delivery of consistently high-quality product; - Creation of a food offer that supports a 5-star visit and reflect the aspirations of the Scottish Food Tourism Strategy - see https://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/resources/publications/food-tourism-scotland/ - Development of a professional events catering product; and - Revenue development via good usage by visitors and driving spend per head via customer satisfaction The financial model will be concession based and the Contract will be a services concession contract, in terms of which the Caterer will pay an agreed percentage of gross receipts from all catering and associated sales. This tender is being carried out in two stages. This is the first stage where all interested parties must submit a completed pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ). Responses will then be evaluated, and the highest scoring responses will be invited through to the second stage, subject to number and quality of submissions, and they will be invited to submit a tender.

Renewal: Possibility of 2 year renewal/extension by agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000612587
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378849
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 1 Jan 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
The contract will commence on 1 January 2021 for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further period of two years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Live Borders
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GALASHIELS
Postcode
TD1 2DU
Postcode Area
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Galashiels and District
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

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