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title: "Benmore Botanic Garden 2022 and 2023 Catering Concession"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000675338"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-11-29"
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# Benmore Botanic Garden 2022 and 2023 Catering Concession

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000675338

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is currently undertaking a public procurement process titled "Benmore Botanic Garden 2022 and 2023 Catering Concession." This tender, classified under the 'Education' industry, is based in Edinburgh, UK, and is in the planning stage. The estimated value of the contract is around GBP 200,000 for two years. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest before the upcoming communication deadline on 20th December 2021, with relevant inquiries directed to Clare Short, who can be contacted via email or phone.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those that can provide high-quality food and beverage services. Companies that focus on sourcing local produce and can efficiently manage catering operations at visitor centres will be well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can expand their customer base and establish a presence within the prestigious setting of Benmore Botanic Garden.

## Notice

RBGE is undertaking pre-market engagement via the PIN notice to identify interested parties to deliver catering to our visitors at Benmore Botanic Garden for 2022 and 2023 season. The approach for this period for catering is as follows. A RBGE owned mobile catering unit based at the visitor centre, kitchen facilities will be available in the main building to be used for preparation of food and a small number of covers in the centre will be available for visitors to sit inside to enjoy their catering. The catering requirement is based on hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, savoury snacks, hot items such as soup, salads and cakes. Where possible produce should be sourced locally. The estimated value will be around GBP 200k for the two years. Please record your expression of interest via PCS. Additional you are welcome to email or call Clare Short on the details in the notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RBGE is undertaking pre-market engagement via the PIN notice to identify interested parties to deliver catering to our visitors at Benmore Botanic Garden for 2022 and 2023 season. The approach for this period for catering is as follows. A RBGE owned mobile catering unit based at the visitor centre, kitchen facilities will be available in the main building to be used for preparation of food and a small number of covers in the centre will be available for visitors to sit inside to enjoy their catering. The catering requirement is based on hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, savoury snacks, hot items such as soup, salads and cakes. Where possible produce should be sourced locally. The estimated value will be around GBP 200k for the two years. Please record your expression of interest via PCS. Additional you are welcome to email or call Clare Short on the details in the notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434264 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434264

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434264
  Benmore Botanic Garden 2022 and 2023 Catering Concession - RBGE is undertaking pre-market engagement via the PIN notice to identify interested parties to deliver catering to our visitors at Benmore Botanic Garden for 2022 and 2023 season. The approach for this period for catering is as follows. A RBGE owned mobile catering unit based at the visitor centre, kitchen facilities will be available in the main building to be used for preparation of food and a small number of covers in the centre will be available for visitors to sit inside to enjoy their catering. The catering requirement is based on hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, savoury snacks, hot items such as soup, salads and cakes. Where possible produce should be sourced locally. The estimated value will be around GBP 200k for the two years. Please record your expression of interest via PCS. Additional you are welcome to email or call Clare Short on the details in the notice.

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- http://www.rbge.org.uk
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=675338

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