--- title: "Catering Concession Contract - Logan Garden" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782396" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782396" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782396.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782396.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH" published: "2024-11-06" --- # Catering Concession Contract - Logan Garden Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782396 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782396) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782396.json) ## Summary The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has initiated a tender process for a catering concession contract at Logan Botanic Garden. This contract seeks a concessionaire to offer catering services from the 1st of February 2025 to the 15th of November 2027, with a possible extension of up to 2 years. The tender, tagged with CPV code 55500000, falls under the services category and follows an open procedure, with electronic submissions required. Key deadlines include the tender submission by the 3rd of December 2024, questions due by the 22nd of November 2024, and a garden visit on the 18th of November 2024. Logan Botanic Garden is situated in the Rhins of Galloway, 14 miles south of Stranraer, Scotland. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for catering companies, particularly those experienced in handling visitor attractions or similar venues. The contract requires a minimum annual payment guarantee and seeks suppliers proficient in high-quality food service, adept at local produce sourcing, and capable of managing seasonal operations. The potential to cater internal meetings and external events also adds to the growth prospects. Businesses with strong financial health, appropriate insurance coverage, and solid experience in the hospitality and tourism sector will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. ## Notice RBGE wish to appoint a Concessionaire for the provision of catering service at Logan 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 Logan 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. Logan Botanic Garden is open daily to the public from the 1st of March to 15th 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 LBG 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. 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=NOV517776 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 15 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 | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517776 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517776&idx=1 6th November 2024 - ITT Invitation To Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517776&idx=2 6th November 2024 - Concession Contract Agreement Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517776&idx=3 6th November 2024 - Tender Response Document for completion by Tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517776&idx=4 6th November 2024 - Pricing Schedule for completion by Tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517776 Catering Concession Contract - Logan Garden - RBGE wish to appoint a Concessionaire for the provision of catering service at Logan Botanic Garden. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.rbge.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782396 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=782396 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=782396 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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