---
title: "Client Event Catering & Associated Services at the Assembly Rooms"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000720968"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-31"
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# Client Event Catering & Associated Services at the Assembly Rooms

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000720968

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is inviting tenders for a Client Event Catering & Associated Services contract for events at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for tender submissions by March 3, 2023. The Council is seeking to establish a Concessions Framework Agreement with up to four catering companies. The main procurement category is services, and the method of procurement is an open procedure.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for catering businesses, particularly SMEs and large companies specialized in event catering. The contract value is GBP 2,600,000, with an active status. Businesses interested in this tender should have expertise in event catering services and the capacity to deliver to the specifications outlined. The tender process includes pass/fail selection criteria and scored award criteria to evaluate tenderers' compliance. The contract offers a 2-year period with options for two 12-month extensions, providing a stable opportunity for business growth and partnership with The City of Edinburgh Council.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) wish to establish a Concessions Framework Agreement with a maximum of four catering companies to provide Client Event Catering & Associated Services for Clients holding events at the Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) wish to establish a Concessions Framework Agreement with a maximum of four catering companies to provide Client Event Catering & Associated Services for Clients holding events at the Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR.

Options: Panel Caterers may be requested to provide the contracted service at other venues within the Edinburgh area.

Renewal: The contract will be let for a period of 2 Years plus two optional 12-month extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484876 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The contract will be let for a period of 2 Years plus 2 optional 12-month extensions. If the contract isn't extended it is envisaged that a the opportunity will be advertised during the last quarter of 2024 and likewise if the extensions are undertaken, during the last quarter of 2025 or 2026. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,600,000 |

## 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | HERITAGE PORTFOLIO; HICKORY; SALTIRE HOSPITALITY; WILDE THYME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 79954000 - Party organisation services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484876
- 31 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN470010

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=12
  31st January 2023 - Floor Plan 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=13
  31st January 2023 - Floor Plan 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=14
  31st January 2023 - Floor Plan 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=15
  31st January 2023 - Floor Plan 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=9
  31st January 2023 - Edible Edinburgh Strategy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=10
  31st January 2023 - Floor Plan 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=11
  31st January 2023 - Floor Plan 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=5
  31st January 2023 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=6
  31st January 2023 - T&Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=7
  31st January 2023 - Contract Specific Sustainability Opportunities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=8
  31st January 2023 - Council Business Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=1
  31st January 2023 - Invitation to Tender (ITT)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=2
  31st January 2023 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=3
  31st January 2023 - Tenderer's Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN470010&idx=4
  31st January 2023 - Key Performance Indicators
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN470010
  Client Event Catering & Associated Services at the Assembly Rooms - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) wish to establish a Concessions Framework Agreement with a maximum of four catering companies to provide Client Event Catering & Associated Services for Clients holding events at the Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484876
  Client Event Catering & Associated Services at the Assembly Rooms - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) wish to establish a Concessions Framework Agreement with a maximum of four catering companies to provide Client Event Catering & Associated Services for Clients holding events at the Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720968
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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