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title: "The Meadows and Inverleith Park Summer Events"
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# The Meadows and Inverleith Park Summer Events

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000774155

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has successfully completed a procurement process for hosting summer events at The Meadows and Inverleith Park. The contract was awarded to Underbelly Limited and Foodies Festival to organise cultural, food, drink, and live performing arts events. This Concession contract will commence from August 2025 for a three-year period with the option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was concluded on 26th March 2025. The events are scheduled to take place in Edinburgh, specifically targeting the provision of leisure services under CPV code 79952000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in event management, entertainment, and hospitality to showcase their expertise and expand their market presence. Companies specialising in large-scale cultural and performing arts events are particularly well-suited for this contract, as they can provide the required infrastructure and attract a significant audience. Additionally, businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term relationships with The City of Edinburgh Council and contribute to the local community through various community benefits initiatives, such as supporting local charities and promoting cultural activities.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council (the "Council") awarded a Concession contract for the summer events held at The Meadows and Inverleith Park. The Council appointed an events management Contractor(s) to provide a range of leisure events that have a focus on culture, food, drink and live performing arts. The Contractor(s) shall pay a fixed fee rental to the Council and each site shall be subject to a reinstatement bond. It is expected that the new Concession contract shall operate from August 2025 for a period of three years with the option (at the Council's discretion) to extend for a further two periods of one year each.

### Lot Information

The Meadows

A ticketed venue for either a cultural, theatre or live performing arts event or events on the Meadows for up to 23 days in August (23 performance days excludes build / strike). Please refer to Lot 1 Specification for details in full.. This is a Contract Award Notice for Lot 1 The Meadows.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence January 2025 for a period of three years with two optional 12-month extensions (3 + 1 + 1), undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Inverleith Park

A ticketed venue for either, a cultural, food, drink, or live performing arts event or events on Inverleith Park for up to 3 days in August (3 performance days excludes build/strike).. This is a Contract Award Notice for Lot 2 Inverleith Park

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence January 2025 for a period of three years with two optional 12-month extensions (3 + 1 + 1), undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526875 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Early 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £524,224 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | FOODIES FESTIVAL; UNDERBELLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526875
- 12 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518105
- 2 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511241

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511241
  The Meadows and Inverleith Park Summer Events - The purpose of this notice is to inform the market of the intention of the City of Edinburgh Council (the "Council") to tender a Concession contract for the summer events held at The Meadows and Inverleith Park. The Council's aim is to appoint an events management Contractor(s) to provide a range of leisure events that have a focus on culture, food, drink and live performing arts. The Contractor(s) shall pay a fixed fee rental to the Council and each site shall be subject to a reinstatement bond. It is expected that the new Concession contract shall operate from August 2025 for a period of three years with the option (at the Council's discretion) to extend for a further two periods of one year each.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518105
  The Meadows and Inverleith Park Summer Events - The City of Edinburgh Council (the "Council") requires a Concession contract for the summer events held at The Meadows and Inverleith Park. The Council's aim is to appoint an events management Contractor(s) to provide a range of leisure events that have a focus on culture, food, drink and live performing arts. The Contractor(s) shall pay a fixed fee rental to the Council and each site shall be subject to a reinstatement bond. It is expected that the new Concession contract shall operate from August 2025 for a period of three years with the option (at the Council's discretion) to extend for a further two periods of one year each.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526875
  The Meadows and Inverleith Park Summer Events - The City of Edinburgh Council (the "Council") awarded a Concession contract for the summer events held at The Meadows and Inverleith Park. The Council appointed an events management Contractor(s) to provide a range of leisure events that have a focus on culture, food, drink and live performing arts. The Contractor(s) shall pay a fixed fee rental to the Council and each site shall be subject to a reinstatement bond. It is expected that the new Concession contract shall operate from August 2025 for a period of three years with the option (at the Council's discretion) to extend for a further two periods of one year each.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774155

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