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Cafe and Catering Concession Services for the National Library

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Scotland has awarded a contract for Cafe and Catering Concession Services. The contracting process was concluded on 14th February 2024. The National Library of Scotland, based in Edinburgh, issued the tender and selected Simplicity Catering Ltd as the supplier. The procurement method used was an open procedure under services category. The contract value is £1,500,000 GBP.

This tender opportunity for Cafe and Catering Concession Services at the National Library of Scotland presents a chance for businesses experienced in cultural, arts, or top-end commercial retail sectors to offer their services. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality cafés and catering services within visitor centres or retail settings are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage has transitioned from planning to award, offering growth opportunities to suppliers looking to engage with a prestigious institution like the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh.

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Notice Title

Cafe and Catering Concession Services for the National Library

Notice Description

The Library requires an experienced cafe/ catering concession supplier with proven experience working within a visitor centre or high-end commercial retail sector to operate a cafe and provide catering as a concession contract for the Library in its main Edinburgh premises on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Library of Scotland seeks to appoint an experienced cafe / catering supplier with proven experience working within a cultural, arts or top end commercial retail sector. The quality for services and goods on offer should reflect the Library standards of excellence, continually identifying improvements and delivering a consistently high standard of customer service. The supplier's offer should demonstrate a commitment to modern cafe menu trends. The Library will be 100 years old in 2025. The centenary will be marked by a programme of events, events, and big legacy projects, many of which we expect the supplier to take a vital role in supporting. The Library's Visitor Centre has recently been awarded a 4-star Visitor Attraction grading from VisitScotland. We aim to maintain or increase this star rating at our next accreditation visit and would expect the supplier to work closely with Library representatives to achieve this. As part of our ongoing relationship with VisitScotland, there is also an opportunity for the supplier to apply for the Taste Our Best award. Along with passing trade, the cafe currently serves existing and new users of the reading rooms, Library staff, exhibition visitors and event attendees. The supplier shall always, provide a high-quality service, to the satisfaction of the National Library of Scotland.

Renewal: up to 36 month extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000730416
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498868
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
14 Feb 20242 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
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rachael.hughes@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316233700

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1EW
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPLICITY CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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