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title: "Catering Concession Contract - Dawyck Garden"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781624"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-01-06"
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# Catering Concession Contract - Dawyck Garden

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781624

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is inviting tenders for a catering concession contract at Dawyck Botanic Garden. Situated 28 miles south of Edinburgh, this unique location offers an excellent opportunity for a concessionaire to provide a high-quality catering service, featuring hot and cold drinks, specialty teas and coffees, sandwiches, soups, and a variety of snacks and takeaway items. The tender, currently in the active stage, follows an open procurement method and requires electronic submission of bids by 26th November 2024. The three-year contract is set to commence on 1st February 2025, with the potential for a two-year extension upon mutual agreement, making a total possible duration of five years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and catering sectors, particularly those with experience in operating concession services at visitor attractions or similar venues. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in providing high-quality catering services, along with strong marketing and staff retention capabilities. The contract includes catering for both daily visitors and special events, such as internal meetings and public functions. Financial prerequisites include a minimum annual turnover of GBP 300k over the past three years, plus public and employers' liability insurance. This tender offers the prospect of steady revenue and increased visibility for businesses looking to expand in Scotland's vibrant tourism and hospitality market.

## Notice

RBGE wish to appoint a Concessionaire for the provision of catering service at Dawyck Botanic Garden.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is one of the world's leading scientific botanic gardens, renowned for the excellence of its plant research, horticulture and education. Its scientists work in more than 55 countries around the world, describing new species and conserving plants that are threatened in the wild. RBGE's four Gardens form part of Scotland's National Collections. They are Edinburgh, Dawyck, Logan and Benmore. RBGE is looking for place a 3 year catering concession contract at Dawyck Garden with the possibility of an extension for a further 2 years. (Max 5yrs in total). The catering requirement for garden visitors is based on hot and cold drinks with speciality and artisan teas and coffee being one of the unique selling points, sandwiches, savoury snacks, hot items such soup along with takeaway salads, picnics and cakes. Where possible produce should be sourced locally, service should be speedy and professional. Dawyck Botanic Garden is open daily 10:00am to the public from the 1st February to 30th November inclusive. There is likely to be a requirement for catering for internal meetings and events. Examples include working sandwich lunches, press launches and Trustees meetings. In addition, there may be public, member and fundraising events organised by DBG out of hours which require catering services. Financial arrangements will be based on a minimum annual payment guarantee (MAP) from the concessionaire, to RBGE. Full details are in the tender document.. This is a Concession Contract

Renewal: a possible extension of 2 years is available if both parties are happy with the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546512 |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | in 3 or 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,277,680 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 5LR |
| 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 | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAUREL BANK TEA ROOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546512
- 29 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517139

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517139&idx=3
  6th November 2024 - Price Schedule to be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517139&idx=5
  6th November 2024 - Price Schedule to be completed and returned - please note that this is a corrected template.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517139&idx=4
  29th October 2024 - Concession Agreement Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517139&idx=1
  29th October 2024 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517139&idx=2
  29th October 2024 - Tender Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517139
  Catering Concession Contract - Dawyck Garden - RBGE wish to appoint a Concessionaire for the provision of catering service at Dawyck Botanic Garden.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546512
  Catering Concession Contract - Dawyck Garden - RBGE wish to appoint a Concessionaire for the provision of catering service at Dawyck Botanic Garden.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781624

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