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title: "Cafe and Catering Concession Services for the National Library"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000730416"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-02-15"
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# Cafe and Catering Concession Services for the National Library

Buyer: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000730416

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## Summary

The National Library of Scotland has awarded a contract for Cafe and Catering Concession Services. The contracting process was concluded on 14th February 2024. The National Library of Scotland, based in Edinburgh, issued the tender and selected Simplicity Catering Ltd as the supplier. The procurement method used was an open procedure under services category. The contract value is £1,500,000 GBP.

This tender opportunity for Cafe and Catering Concession Services at the National Library of Scotland presents a chance for businesses experienced in cultural, arts, or top-end commercial retail sectors to offer their services. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality cafés and catering services within visitor centres or retail settings are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage has transitioned from planning to award, offering growth opportunities to suppliers looking to engage with a prestigious institution like the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh.

## Notice

The Library requires an experienced cafe/ catering concession supplier with proven experience working within a visitor centre or high-end commercial retail sector to operate a cafe and provide catering as a concession contract for the Library in its main Edinburgh premises on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Library of Scotland seeks to appoint an experienced cafe / catering supplier with proven experience working within a cultural, arts or top end commercial retail sector. The quality for services and goods on offer should reflect the Library standards of excellence, continually identifying improvements and delivering a consistently high standard of customer service. The supplier's offer should demonstrate a commitment to modern cafe menu trends. The Library will be 100 years old in 2025. The centenary will be marked by a programme of events, events, and big legacy projects, many of which we expect the supplier to take a vital role in supporting. The Library's Visitor Centre has recently been awarded a 4-star Visitor Attraction grading from VisitScotland. We aim to maintain or increase this star rating at our next accreditation visit and would expect the supplier to work closely with Library representatives to achieve this. As part of our ongoing relationship with VisitScotland, there is also an opportunity for the supplier to apply for the Taste Our Best award. Along with passing trade, the cafe currently serves existing and new users of the reading rooms, Library staff, exhibition visitors and event attendees. The supplier shall always, provide a high-quality service, to the satisfaction of the National Library of Scotland.

Renewal: up to 36 month extension period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498868 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1EW |
| 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 | SIMPLICITY CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498868
- 9 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490054
- 26 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477151

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490054&idx=9
  8th November 2023 - Table 2 profit and loss updated and fixed errors
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490054&idx=8
  6th November 2023 - Responses to questions asked
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490054&idx=7
  3rd November 2023 - Edit only in 2.4 contract dates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490054&idx=1
  9th October 2023 - Schedule 1 - ITT Covering Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490054&idx=2
  9th October 2023 - Schedule 2 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490054&idx=3
  9th October 2023 - Schedule 3 - Evaluation and Award Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490054&idx=4
  9th October 2023 - Schedule 4 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490054&idx=5
  9th October 2023 - Schedule 5 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490054&idx=6
  9th October 2023 - Schedule 6 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477151
  Cafe and Catering for the National Library - The National Library of Scotland is undertaking pre-market engagement via the PIN notice to identify interested parties. The National Library of Scotland seeks to appoint an experienced cafe / catering supplier with proven experience working within a cultural, arts or top end commercial retail sector. Please record your expression of interest via PCS.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490054
  Cafe and Catering Concession Services for the National Library - The Library requires an experienced cafe/ catering concession supplier with proven experience working within a visitor centre or high-end commercial retail sector to operate a cafe and provide catering as a concession contract for the Library in its main Edinburgh premises on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498868
  Cafe and Catering Concession Services for the National Library - The Library requires an experienced cafe/ catering concession supplier with proven experience working within a visitor centre or high-end commercial retail sector to operate a cafe and provide catering as a concession contract for the Library in its main Edinburgh premises on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730416

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