Tender

Catering Concession Contract - Logan Garden

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH

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Tender

06 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has initiated a tender process for a catering concession contract at Logan Botanic Garden. This contract seeks a concessionaire to offer catering services from the 1st of February 2025 to the 15th of November 2027, with a possible extension of up to 2 years. The tender, tagged with CPV code 55500000, falls under the services category and follows an open procedure, with electronic submissions required. Key deadlines include the tender submission by the 3rd of December 2024, questions due by the 22nd of November 2024, and a garden visit on the 18th of November 2024. Logan Botanic Garden is situated in the Rhins of Galloway, 14 miles south of Stranraer, Scotland.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for catering companies, particularly those experienced in handling visitor attractions or similar venues. The contract requires a minimum annual payment guarantee and seeks suppliers proficient in high-quality food service, adept at local produce sourcing, and capable of managing seasonal operations. The potential to cater internal meetings and external events also adds to the growth prospects. Businesses with strong financial health, appropriate insurance coverage, and solid experience in the hospitality and tourism sector will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Catering Concession Contract - Logan Garden

Notice Description

RBGE wish to appoint a Concessionaire for the provision of catering service at Logan Botanic Garden.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is one of the world's leading scientific botanic gardens, renowned for the excellence of its plant research, horticulture and education. Its scientists work in more than 55 countries around the world, describing new species and conserving plants that are threatened in the wild. RBGE's four Gardens form part of Scotland's National Collections. They are Edinburgh, Dawyck, Logan and Benmore. RBGE is looking for place a 3 year catering concession contract at Logan Garden with the possibility of an extension for a further 2 years. (Max 5yrs in total). The catering requirement for garden visitors is based on hot and cold drinks with speciality and artisan teas and coffee being one of the unique selling points, sandwiches, savoury snacks, hot items such soup along with takeaway salads, picnics and cakes. Where possible produce should be sourced locally, service should be speedy and professional. Logan Botanic Garden is open daily to the public from the 1st of March to 15th November inclusive. There is likely to be a requirement for catering for internal meetings and events. Examples include working sandwich lunches, press launches and Trustees meetings. In addition, there may be public, member and fundraising events organised by LBG out of hours which require catering services. Financial arrangements will be based on a minimum annual payment guarantee (MAP) from the concessionaire, to RBGE. Full details are in the tender document.

Renewal: a possible extension of 2 years is available if both parties are happy with the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782396
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517776
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and 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
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 15 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
in 3 or 5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 5LR
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

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