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title: "A Concession Contract for Provision of Catering Services at Two Cafes at the Gallery of Modern Art"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000550756"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2019-06-06"
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# A Concession Contract for Provision of Catering Services at Two Cafes at the Gallery of Modern Art

Buyer: NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000550756

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## Summary

The National Galleries of Scotland is seeking a sole Service Provider for a concession contract to provide daytime catering services at two cafes located within the Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh. This tender, titled "A Concession Contract for Provision of Catering Services at Two Cafes at the Gallery of Modern Art," is currently in the awarded stage, having a total contract value of £2,750,000. The tender process was initiated on 17 August 2018, and the deadline for submissions was 18 September 2018. The successful contractor is expected to manage the catering operations and market the cafes as venues for corporate and private events, enhancing the overall visitor experience at the galleries.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering and hospitality sectors, particularly those experienced in managing high-quality food services and event catering within cultural settings. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in delivering exceptional customer service, brand alignment with cultural institutions, and compliance with environmental and health standards will be well-positioned to compete. The contract not only requires catering expertise but also necessitates the ability to engage with local communities through initiatives promoting social and economic well-being. Businesses looking to enhance their market presence in Edinburgh should consider responding to similar tenders to expand their operations.

## Notice

National Galleries Scotland are looking to procure a sole Service Provider for the provision of daytime catering services to the public at two cafes in the Gallery of Modern Art. In addition the successful Service Provider will be required to market and sell both sites as a function venue to both corporate and private clients, offering their catering services for events both during the day and evening.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Galleries Scotland are looking to procure a sole Service Provider for the provision of daytime catering services to the public at two cafes in the Gallery of Modern Art. The Scottish Gallery of Modern Art consists of two premises on Belford Road; Modern One and Modern Two (formally the Dean Gallery), a cafe operates from each premise. In addition, the successful Service Provider will join a limited panel of external caterers, whose services may be selected for the provision of function/event catering. Therefore, National Galleries Scotland require the Service Provider to market and sell both sites as a function venue to corporate and private clients, offering their services for events both during the day and evening. A further key requirement for the successful delivery of services will be on-site Contract Management as Caterers will be expected to work alongside the Gallery brand, remaining consistent with the Galleries' brand values. The cafes are a valuable asset to the National Gallery and should be considered as a destination in their own right. Their reputation in regards to quality, value and customer service enhances the overall gallery attraction and visitor experience and therefore, Service Providers should be considerate of the Galleries' Audience and Exhibition Programmes. The objectives of this procurement for the National Galleries are to obtain best value for money, comply with European Legislation and arrive at a way of working that is beneficial and transparent for the National Galleries and Service Provider alike. This procurement will be conducted through the use of the Restricted Procedure. The ESPD will be used as a downsizing tool in this procedure. It is the National Galleries intention to shortlist to a maximum of 5 Service Providers but National Galleries Scotland reserves the right to invite in excess of this number of Service Providers in the event of a tie. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The objective criteria for shortlisting candidates is detailed under section III of this Contract Notice.. The contract will run for a period of 60 months with the option to extend the contract by a variable period not exceeding 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356509 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2024 - 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,750,000 |

## Status

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

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F25 - Concession Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356509
- 17 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F24 - Concession Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328409

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328409
  A Concession Contract for Provision of Catering Services at Two Cafes at the Gallery of Modern Art - National Galleries Scotland are looking to procure a sole Service Provider for the provision of daytime catering services to the public at two cafes in the Gallery of Modern Art. In addition the successful Service Provider will be required to market and sell both sites as a function venue to both corporate and private clients, offering their catering services for events both during the day and evening.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356509
  A Concession Contract for Provision of Catering Services at Two Cafes at the Gallery of Modern Art - National Galleries Scotland are looking to procure a sole Service Provider for the provision of daytime catering services to the public at two cafes in the Gallery of Modern Art. In addition the successful Service Provider will be required to market and sell both sites as a function venue to both corporate and private clients, offering their catering services for events both during the day and evening.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nationalgalleries.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550756

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