--- title: "Benmore Garden - Catering Concession Contract" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836242" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836242" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836242.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836242.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH" published: "2026-07-06" --- # Benmore Garden - Catering Concession Contract Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836242 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836242) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836242.json) ## Summary The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is seeking a concessionaire for a catering concession contract at Benmore Garden, near Dunoon, in the Argyle and Bute region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions open until 17th August 2026, when the award period commences. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on catering services. The contract will span three years with the possibility of extending for an additional two years in twelve-month increments. The open procedure procurement method allows electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The Benmore Garden hosts a diverse visitor profile, attracting local and international tourists, placing a strong emphasis on food quality and service excellence. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those experienced in managing concessions within high-visitor attraction settings. Companies that can offer consistent, high-quality culinary services and effectively cater to a range of visitors, including garden enthusiasts and tourists, will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Additionally, the potential for renewal and catering for garden events provides avenues for stable and prolonged business growth, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice Catering Concession Contract at Benmore Garden, near Dunoon, Argyle and Bute. A regional garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. ### Lot Information Lot 1 RBGE wish to appoint a Concessionaire for the provision of concession catering services at Benmore Botanic Garden. Contract Duration to be 3 years with optional additional 2 x 12 months extension periods. Max contract length 5 years. BBG's visitor profile is a mix of day visitors, garden enthusiasts, tour groups, local residents and international tourists. Current and historic visitor numbers and catering sales are shown in the ITT documents. The visitor Cafe at BBG is situated within the BBG Visitor Centre, and shares space with the retail shop and admissions area. BBG was recently awarded Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) 4-star grading. The catering offer is a key element of the grading, with an emphasis on both food quality and consistently excellent service. The Garden is open seasonally between 1st March and 31st October.. This will be a Concession Contract Options: The winning bidder may be asked to cater for events at the garden. Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559510 | | 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 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | If the extension periods are not activated, a new notice should be published in 3 years time from date of this notice. | ## 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 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559510 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559510 Benmore Garden - Catering Concession Contract - Catering Concession Contract at Benmore Garden, near Dunoon, Argyle and Bute. A regional garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.rbge.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836242 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=836242 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836242 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836242. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836242.json.