---
title: "Visitor and Functions Catering"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000677421"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-04-04"
---

# Visitor and Functions Catering

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000677421

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Visitor and Functions Catering" contract is being conducted by Historic Environment Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK. This contract falls under the services classification, specifically within the Tourism, Built Environment, and Conservation industries. The procurement method used is a limited procedure, which means that the award was made without prior publication of a call for competition. The current stage of this procurement is 'award', with the contract valued at approximately £31.6 million, signed on 16 December 2021. This process is notable for its recent modification that adjusts the contract value, reflecting changes in trading conditions.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the catering and hospitality sectors. Companies experienced in delivering visitor services, functions, and event catering would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The nature of the work and the scale of the contract suggest potential for substantial engagement, allowing businesses to showcase their capabilities in a culturally and historically significant context, aligning with the objectives of Historic Environment Scotland.

## Notice

Notice is to advise that Historic Environment Scotland intend to make amendments to our current Visitor and Functions Catering (Concession Contract) HES/C/3968.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland intend to make amendments to our current Visitor and Functions Catering (Concessions Contract) HES/C/3968.

### Procurement Information

Please see attached document for full explanation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445098 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 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 | £31,622,166 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445098

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR445098&idx=1
  4th April 2022 - Document 1 - Explanation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445098
  Visitor and Functions Catering - Notice is to advise that Historic Environment Scotland intend to make amendments to our current Visitor and Functions Catering (Concession Contract) HES/C/3968.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=677421
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000677421

## Provenance

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