---
title: "Third Party Operator to run Musselburgh Race Course"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000571361"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2020-08-10"
---

# Third Party Operator to run Musselburgh Race Course

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000571361

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## Summary

East Lothian Council is seeking a Third Party Operator to manage Musselburgh Race Course, with the procurement process classified under the services category, primarily in the leisure industry. The selection is currently in the Tender stage, and proposals were due by 4 March 2019. This contract, now complete, was awarded on 23 June 2020, and it is significant for the Haddington, East Lothian region.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure services, particularly those with experience in racecourse management or related activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the East Lothian Council aims to enhance local supplier access to public contracts. Successful bidders will be expected to contribute to community benefits and demonstrate robust financial standing and management expertise, ensuring the sustained success of Musselburgh Race Course.

## Notice

Award of a 3rd Party Operator to run Musselburgh Race Course.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council wish to appoint a single provider to operate the Musselburgh Racecourse and to secure the future of horseracing at Musselburgh. The new operator will be expected to ensure the continued success of the racecourse and build on the successful reputation which has been developed at Musselburgh over the last 30 years both within horseracing and the local community.

Renewal: The contract may be extended so that the total contract period under this award is 20 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392412 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Either after the initial 10 year period, or ultimately after 20 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHESTER RACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392412
- 28 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343650

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343650&idx=5
  15th February 2019 - Financial Accounts 2017/8
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343650&idx=4
  15th February 2019 - Financial Accounts 2016/7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343650&idx=3
  15th February 2019 - Financial Accounts for Musselburgh Race Course for the past 3 years
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343650&idx=2
  31st January 2019 - The ITPN, which tenderers who have passed the initial Selection Process will be required to complete
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343650&idx=1
  30th January 2019 - Financial Spreadsheet
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343650
  Third Party Operator to run Musselburgh Race Course - East Lothian Council is looking for a 3rd Party Operator to run Musselburgh Race Course.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392412
  Third Party Operator to run Musselburgh Race Course - Award of a 3rd Party Operator to run Musselburgh Race Course.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000571361

## Provenance

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