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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is inviting tenders for a Client Event Catering & Associated Services contract for events at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for tender submissions by March 3, 2023. The Council is seeking to establish a Concessions Framework Agreement with up to four catering companies. The main procurement category is services, and the method of procurement is an open procedure.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for catering businesses, particularly SMEs and large companies specialized in event catering. The contract value is GBP 2,600,000, with an active status. Businesses interested in this tender should have expertise in event catering services and the capacity to deliver to the specifications outlined. The tender process includes pass/fail selection criteria and scored award criteria to evaluate tenderers' compliance. The contract offers a 2-year period with options for two 12-month extensions, providing a stable opportunity for business growth and partnership with The City of Edinburgh Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Event Catering & Associated Services at the Assembly Rooms

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) wish to establish a Concessions Framework Agreement with a maximum of four catering companies to provide Client Event Catering & Associated Services for Clients holding events at the Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) wish to establish a Concessions Framework Agreement with a maximum of four catering companies to provide Client Event Catering & Associated Services for Clients holding events at the Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR.

Options: Panel Caterers may be requested to provide the contracted service at other venues within the Edinburgh area.

Renewal: The contract will be let for a period of 2 Years plus two optional 12-month extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000720968
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484876
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

79954000 - Party organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The contract will be let for a period of 2 Years plus 2 optional 12-month extensions. If the contract isn't extended it is envisaged that a the opportunity will be advertised during the last quarter of 2024 and likewise if the extensions are undertaken, during the last quarter of 2025 or 2026.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Heritage Portfolio

Hickory

Saltire Hospitality Ltd

Wilde Thyme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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