Award

Management Agency - Holiday Lodges

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland has concluded the procurement process for a "Management Agency - Holiday Lodges" contract. The contract involves the comprehensive management and marketing of two exclusive lodges in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. The procurement was executed using an open procedure, with the tender phase ending on 7th January 2025 and the contract awarded to Rettie Short Lets, effective from 18th February 2025. The contract, valued at £60,000, falls under the "services" procurement category within the industry classifications of tourism, conservation, built environment, and heritage. The procurement method was open, ensuring a fair and competitive process.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in property management and tourism services. Rettie Short Lets, an SME, has successfully secured the contract, showcasing the potential for smaller organisations to compete in high-value public procurement tenders. Businesses with expertise in hospitality management, tourism marketing, and heritage site preservation are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their market presence. This contract demonstrates the openness of public procurement processes to a diverse range of suppliers and the importance of tender responsiveness and compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management Agency - Holiday Lodges

Notice Description

Historic Environment Scotland is looking to appoint an Agency to fully manage and market two exclusive lodges within Holyrood Park.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full contract requirements

Renewal: After the initial 3 years, the contract can be extended for up to two years, to be reviewed annually.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784109
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524219
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used then the contract will be up for renewal in 2030.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
catherine.mcnair@hes.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RETTIE SHORT LETS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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