---
title: "Retail Concession Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000751253"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-11-23"
---

# Retail Concession Contract

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000751253

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Historic Environment Scotland, a National agency/office, located in Edinburgh, UK. They have published a planning document titled "Retail Concession Contract" for a tender seeking a concessionaire to provide goods or services at Edinburgh and Stirling Castle sites related to Scottish history. The tender is at the planning stage, with a future notice date of January 22, 2024, for interested parties to submit their product offering indications.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses interested in providing products or services related to Scottish history at visitor locations like Edinburgh and Stirling Castle. Companies in the Conservation, Built Environment, and Tourism sectors would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is electronic submission via the Public Contracts Scotland portal, and the contract terms allow for electronic payments and ordering. Interested parties should visit the provided URL for more information and to register their interest in this planned procurement.

## Notice

HES is looking to engage with a concessionee to provide goods or services at both Edinburgh and Stirling Castle sites. The product must be relevant to our properties and Scottish history, and not be food or drink. The concessionee must be mindful of the current product offering at our on site shops.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HES is looking for a concessionee to provide goods or services to their visitors, and operate a concession location within the designated spaces in Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle. These products must be relevant to our properties and Scottish history, and must not be food or drink related.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493349 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493349

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV493349&idx=1
  23rd November 2023 - Blank Concession Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493349
  Retail Concession Contract - HES is looking to engage with a concessionee to provide goods or services at both Edinburgh and Stirling Castle sites. The product must be relevant to our properties and Scottish history, and not be food or drink. The concessionee must be mindful of the current product offering at our on site shops.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=751253
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000751253

## Provenance

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