Visitor and Functions Catering

Concepts

• catering services
• edinburgh
• historic environment scotland
• historic environment scotland enterprises ltd
• caterer
• competent caterer
• functions catering
• world class catering experience
• catering strategy
• visitor

Location

Edinburgh

Description

Historic Environment Scotland(HES)/Historic Environment Scotland Enterprises Ltd(HESE) is seeking a competent Caterer to operate the visitor & functions catering service at a number of sites in Scotland. HES/HESE wish to develop a partnership with the Caterer to deliver its catering strategy, the aims of which are to: Provide a world class catering experience to enhance the overall visit: Increase sales per visitor by delivering great service: To achieve joint financial success with partners committed to quality & service standards. The contract will operate on a concession basis, with the Caterer paying HES/HESE a percentage of the gross receipts, excluding VAT, from all business transacted within the premises, including all food and drink and any other associated services. HES/HESE is also seeking capital investment from the successful Caterer, with the aim of improving the catering facilities for visitors and external clients, developing further sales opportunities for both parties.

Total Quantity or Scope

Historic Environment Scotland(HES)/Historic Environment Scotland Enterprises Ltd(HESE) is seeking a competent Caterer to operate the visitor & functions catering service at a number of sites in Scotland. HES/HESE wish to develop a partnership with the Caterer to deliver its catering strategy, the aims of which are to: Provide a world class catering experience to enhance the overall visit: Increase sales per visitor by delivering great service: To achieve joint financial success with partners committed to quality & service standards. The contract will operate on a concession basis, with the Caterer paying HES/HESE a percentage of the gross receipts, excluding VAT, from all business transacted within the premises, including all food and drink and any other associated services. HES/HESE is also seeking capital investment from the successful Caterer, with the aim of improving the catering facilities for visitors and external clients, developing further sales opportunities for both parties. This tender is being carried out in accordance with the Concession Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016. This tender is being carried out in two stages. This is the first stage where all interested parties must submit a completed pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ). Responses will then be evaluated and the highest scoring tenderers will be invited through to the second stage, subject to number and quality of submissions, and they will be invited to submit a tender.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 55520000 - Catering services

Indicators

• Award on a basis other than price and quality.

Other Information

The sites to be covered are: Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, Urquhart Castle, Aberdour Castle, Caerlaverock Castle, Duff House, Fort George, Skara Brae, Longmore House, The Engine Shed. Options will be included for amendment to the above and to add in any site across the HES estate. This tender is being carried out in accordance with the Concession Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016. This tender is being carried out in two stages. This is the first stage where all interested parties must submit a completed pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ). Responses will then be evaluated and the highest scoring tenderers will be invited through to the second stage, subject to number and quality of submissions, and they will be invited to submit a tender. (SC Ref:662196)