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06 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is seeking a concessionaire for a catering concession contract at Benmore Garden, near Dunoon, in the Argyle and Bute region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions open until 17th August 2026, when the award period commences. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on catering services. The contract will span three years with the possibility of extending for an additional two years in twelve-month increments. The open procedure procurement method allows electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The Benmore Garden hosts a diverse visitor profile, attracting local and international tourists, placing a strong emphasis on food quality and service excellence.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those experienced in managing concessions within high-visitor attraction settings. Companies that can offer consistent, high-quality culinary services and effectively cater to a range of visitors, including garden enthusiasts and tourists, will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Additionally, the potential for renewal and catering for garden events provides avenues for stable and prolonged business growth, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Benmore Garden - Catering Concession Contract

Notice Description

Catering Concession Contract at Benmore Garden, near Dunoon, Argyle and Bute. A regional garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RBGE wish to appoint a Concessionaire for the provision of concession catering services at Benmore Botanic Garden. Contract Duration to be 3 years with optional additional 2 x 12 months extension periods. Max contract length 5 years. BBG's visitor profile is a mix of day visitors, garden enthusiasts, tour groups, local residents and international tourists. Current and historic visitor numbers and catering sales are shown in the ITT documents. The visitor Cafe at BBG is situated within the BBG Visitor Centre, and shares space with the retail shop and admissions area. BBG was recently awarded Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) 4-star grading. The catering offer is a key element of the grading, with an emphasis on both food quality and consistently excellent service. The Garden is open seasonally between 1st March and 31st October.. This will be a Concession Contract

Options: The winning bidder may be asked to cater for events at the garden.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836242
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559510
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 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If the extension periods are not activated, a new notice should be published in 3 years time from date of this notice.

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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