---
title: "Concession Contract for Various Services at Benmore Botanic Garden"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000494943"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH"
published: "2017-08-10"
---

# Concession Contract for Various Services at Benmore Botanic Garden

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000494943

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Concession Contract for Various Services at Benmore Botanic Garden, issued by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK. This tender falls under the services category and is part of an open procurement method. Key dates include a tender period that concluded on 19 June 2017 and an award made on 14 July 2017, with a contract value of £900,000. The main responsibilities of the supplier include providing café/catering services, managing admissions, promoting and selling memberships, and operating a retail shop.

This opportunity is particularly favourable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in catering and retail services, given the emphasis on proven experience in the tender requirements. Businesses that excel in customer service, food and beverage management, and retail operations would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will not only contribute to the visitor experience at Benmore Botanic Garden but also benefit from a substantial contract duration of up to three years, including a potential two-year extension.

## Notice

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wishes to appoint an experienced Cafe/Catering concessionaire with proven experience, in addition the supplier will administer admissions promote/ sell memberships and operate a retail shop.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wishes to appoint an experienced Cafe/Catering concessionaire with proven experience for this requirement, the supplier will also administer admissions promote/ sell memberships and operate a retail shop.

Renewal: Allowance has been made for a 2 years extension period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292163 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 5LR |
| 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 North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM32 Glasgow City, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAEMORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292163
- 12 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282774

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282774&idx=1
  12th May 2017 - Invitation to tender documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282774
  Concession Contract for Various Services at Benmore Botanic Garden - The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wishes to appoint an experienced Cafe/Catering concessionaire with proven experience, in addition the supplier will administer admissions promote/ sell memberships and operate a retail shop.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292163
  Concession Contract for Various Services at Benmore Botanic Garden - The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wishes to appoint an experienced Cafe/Catering concessionaire with proven experience, in addition the supplier will administer admissions promote/ sell memberships and operate a retail shop.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494943

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