---
title: "The City of Edinburgh Council - Cafe Concessions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000425185"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-11-30"
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# The City of Edinburgh Council - Cafe Concessions

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000425185

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking experienced concessionaires for the provision of high-quality food and beverage outlets at 11 designated sites across Edinburgh, including popular locations such as the City Art Centre and various parks. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following an open tender method. The initiative was announced on 30 November 2017, aimed at enhancing the service offerings for residents and tourists in the city.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those with innovative design concepts and a passion for high-quality food service. Companies with experience in operating food and beverage concessions, especially those familiar with high-traffic public areas and outdoor dining experiences, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this project can lead to significant business growth through exposure in one of the UK's most vibrant cities.

## Notice

he City of Edinburgh Council ("the Council") rents sites across the Council's estate to Concessionaires for the provision of high quality food and beverage outlets for residents, tourists and visitors to Edinburgh. The Council is seeking experienced and ambitious Concessionaires for 11 sites across the City who will bring exciting design concepts and high quality food and beverage provision to the city. The sites available are detailed below; Lot 1 - City Art Centre Cafe Lot 2 - East Princes Street Gardens Kiosk Lot 3 - West Princes Street Gardens Fountain Cafe Lot 4 - Lauriston Castle Cafe/Restaurant Lot 5 - The Meadows Magnet Play Area - Mobile catering unit Lot 6 - Cramond Foreshore - Mobile catering unit Lot 7 - Victoria Park - Mobile catering unit Lot 8 - Saughton Park - Mobile catering unit Lot 9 - Inverleith Park - Mobile catering unit Lot 10 - Leith Links - Mobile catering unit Lot 11 - West Princes Street Gardens - Cottage Stance

### Lot Information

Lot 1

he City of Edinburgh Council ("the Council") rents sites across the Council's estate to Concessionaires for the provision of high quality food and beverage outlets for residents, tourists and visitors to Edinburgh. The Council is seeking experienced and ambitious Concessionaires for 11 sites across the City who will bring exciting design concepts and high quality food and beverage provision to the city. The sites available are detailed below; Lot 1 - City Art Centre Cafe Lot 2 - East Princes Street Gardens Kiosk Lot 3 - West Princes Street Gardens Fountain Cafe Lot 4 - Lauriston Castle Cafe/Restaurant Lot 5 - The Meadows Magnet Play Area - Mobile catering unit Lot 6 - Cramond Foreshore - Mobile catering unit Lot 7 - Victoria Park - Mobile catering unit Lot 8 - Saughton Park - Mobile catering unit Lot 9 - Inverleith Park - Mobile catering unit Lot 10 - Leith Links - Mobile catering unit Lot 11 - West Princes Street Gardens - Cottage Stance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC302926 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Unsuccessful |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC302926

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC302926
  The City of Edinburgh Council - Cafe Concessions - he City of Edinburgh Council ("the Council") rents sites across the Council's estate to Concessionaires for the provision of high quality food and beverage outlets for residents, tourists and visitors to Edinburgh. The Council is seeking experienced and ambitious Concessionaires for 11 sites across the City who will bring exciting design concepts and high quality food and beverage provision to the city. The sites available are detailed below; Lot 1 - City Art Centre Cafe Lot 2 - East Princes Street Gardens Kiosk Lot 3 - West Princes Street Gardens Fountain Cafe Lot 4 - Lauriston Castle Cafe/Restaurant Lot 5 - The Meadows Magnet Play Area - Mobile catering unit Lot 6 - Cramond Foreshore - Mobile catering unit Lot 7 - Victoria Park - Mobile catering unit Lot 8 - Saughton Park - Mobile catering unit Lot 9 - Inverleith Park - Mobile catering unit Lot 10 - Leith Links - Mobile catering unit Lot 11 - West Princes Street Gardens - Cottage Stance

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000425185

## Provenance

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