---
title: "Hire of Venue to Support Election Count"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000652779"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-05-04"
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# Hire of Venue to Support Election Count

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000652779

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council initiated a public procurement process for the "Hire of Venue to Support Election Count," aimed at providing essential services for the election. This tender falls under the open procurement method and is classified within the services category. Located in Edinburgh, the contract was awarded to Highland Centre Limited for a total value of £75,000, with the contract signed on 26 April 2021. The procurement process has been completed, with a significant minimum standstill period observed before the contract award, ensuring proper review protocols were followed.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the event management and venue hiring industry, especially those capable of supporting electoral functions. Companies specialising in venue logistics, catering services, or technical support for events may find this contract advantageous. As this procurement was specifically targeted towards the local authority's requirements, entities with established operations in Edinburgh or nearby regions would be particularly well-suited to compete and leverage their local knowledge and experience.

## Notice

Hire of Venue to Support Election Count

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413638 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGHLAND CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70332000 - Non-residential property services

## Release History

- 4 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413638

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413638
  Hire of Venue to Support Election Count - Hire of Venue to Support Election Count

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652779

## Provenance

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