---
title: "Concession Contract for the Provision of Catering Services at the Modern Art Galleries, \"Modern One\" and \"Modern Two\""
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068828"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# Concession Contract for the Provision of Catering Services at the Modern Art Galleries, "Modern One" and "Modern Two"

Buyer: NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068828

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## Summary

The National Galleries of Scotland has initiated a services concession contract for catering services at its Modern Art Galleries, "Modern One" and "Modern Two" in Edinburgh, categorised under canteen and catering services. This process was announced through a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice. The procedure used is a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the concession's estimated value being below the regulatory threshold. The contract is valued at £2,333,000 and was awarded to Heritage Portfolio on 15 April 2026 for a period of 28 months starting from May 2026 until October 2028.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering and hospitality services, particularly those with experience in managing concessions within cultural institutions. Companies capable of delivering high-quality catering services in a prestigious setting can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and visibility in the public sector, potentially leading to further opportunities with similar organisations. Suitable businesses are likely to be well-established providers with the capacity to handle large-scale operations while maintaining exceptional service standards. Existing networks in Edinburgh or experience in cultural and recreational services could be advantageous for participating businesses.

## Notice

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice. National Galleries of Scotland is intending to enter into a services concession contract for the provision of catering services at the Modern Art Galleries in Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice. National Galleries Scotland intend to enter into a services concession contract for the provision of catering services at the Modern Art Galleries in Edinburgh. The contract will be for the duration of 28 months from May 2026 to October 2028.

### Procurement Information

Regulation 8 of the 2016 Regulations provides that the 2016 Regulations apply to services concession contracts with an estimated value of 5,193,000 GBP (inclusive of VAT) (indicative value excluding 20% VAT - 4,327,500 GBP). The estimated value of the proposed contract that is the subject of this notice - which is a services concession contract - is below the threshold at which the 2016 Regulations apply and public procurement of the contract in terms of the 2016 Regulations is not therefore necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036440-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,333,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH4 3DS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HERITAGE PORTFOLIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036440-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nationalgalleries.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829497
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:270445-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829497
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11042

## Provenance

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