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title: "West Pilton Park - Cafe Development Partnership Opportunity Expression of Interest"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777811"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDINBURGH AND LOTHIAN GREENSPACE TRUST"
published: "2025-03-04"
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# West Pilton Park - Cafe Development Partnership Opportunity Expression of Interest

Buyer: EDINBURGH AND LOTHIAN GREENSPACE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777811

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## Summary

Edinburgh and Lothian Greenspace Trust (ELGT), in partnership with City of Edinburgh Council (CEC), has initiated a public procurement process under the title "West Pilton Park – Café Development Partnership Opportunity Expression of Interest." This contract falls under the industry category of services and is located at West Pilton Park in Edinburgh, specifically within the region UKM75. The procurement process follows an open procedure, starting in the tender stage on 11th September 2024, with submissions closing on 4th October 2024. The award period began on 11th October 2024, and the contract was signed on 27th November 2024. The primary goal of this tender is to build and operate a community café pavilion that contributes significantly to community benefits, including training, employment, artistic activities, signposting, community development, and social inclusion opportunities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for social enterprises, both new and established, to collaborate on a community-focused project that promises extensive societal benefits. Businesses specialising in community services, catering, and those with a focus on social impact are well-suited to compete for this partnership. The collaboration aims to not only establish a well-functioning community café but also to provide meaningful support and growth opportunities within the community. With an emphasis on delivering quality services and achieving broader social goals, this project is ideal for enterprises aiming to expand their footprint in community development and social enterprise sectors.

## Notice

Edinburgh and Lothians Green Space Trust (ELGT) in partnership with City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) are looking to build a cafe pavilion in West Pilton Park as part of the wider park development plans. We are looking for a Social Enterprise (either new or established) to join the project, helping to develop then run the new Community Cafe. In addition to the provision of a quality service, the key outcomes sought by this expression of interest are to provide a meaningful community benefit - whether through training, employment, artistic, signposting, community development and social inclusion opportunities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for a Social Enterprise (either new or established) to join the project, helping to develop then run the new Community Cafe. In addition to the provision of a quality service, the key outcomes sought by this expression of interest are to provide a meaningful community benefit - whether through training, employment, artistic, signposting, community development and social inclusion opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525099 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDINBURGH AND LOTHIAN GREENSPACE TRUST |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH10 7DS |
| 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 | Colinton/Fairmilehead |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCRAN ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525099
- 11 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514079

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514079&idx=1
  11th September 2024 - Cafe Development Partnership - Expression of Interest Information and Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514079&idx=2
  11th September 2024 - Architectural Options document outlining the opportunity for different footprints and sizes of cafe.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514079&idx=3
  11th September 2024 - Design Statement for the wider park designs of which the cafe pavilion is part of.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514079
  West Pilton Park - Cafe Development Partnership Opportunity Expression of Interest - Edinburgh and Lothians Green Space Trust (ELGT) in partnership with City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) are looking to build a cafe pavilion in West Pilton Park as part of the wider park development plans. We are looking for a Social Enterprise (either new or established) to join the project, helping to develop then run the new Community Cafe. In addition to the provision of a quality service, the key outcomes sought by this expression of interest are to provide a meaningful community benefit - whether through training, employment, artistic, signposting, community development and social inclusion opportunities.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525099
  West Pilton Park - Cafe Development Partnership Opportunity Expression of Interest - Edinburgh and Lothians Green Space Trust (ELGT) in partnership with City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) are looking to build a cafe pavilion in West Pilton Park as part of the wider park development plans. We are looking for a Social Enterprise (either new or established) to join the project, helping to develop then run the new Community Cafe. In addition to the provision of a quality service, the key outcomes sought by this expression of interest are to provide a meaningful community benefit - whether through training, employment, artistic, signposting, community development and social inclusion opportunities.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.elgt.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777811
- https://www.elgt.org.uk/

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