Tenders/Catering Consultancy Framework Agreement

Catering Consultancy Framework Agreement

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Published: Oct 6, 2026

Updated: Oct 6, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the audit and accounting, governance and public administration, culture and heritage, media and communication and Research sectors, with a focus on Asset Valuation, Hospitality and Publishing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the audit and accounting sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Framework Agreement for specialist catering consultancy services, including catering strategy, market analysis, commercial modelling, procurement support, contract and concession development, implementation and performance review. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the possible establishment of a Framework Agreement for the provision of specialist catering consultancy services. RBGE and its wholly owned subsidiary, Botanics Trading Company (BTC), periodically require independent expert support in the development, procurement, implementation, review and management of catering and hospitality arrangements across a diverse portfolio of visitor, staff and commercial catering operations. The proposed Framework Agreement would provide access to suitably experienced consultancy providers capable of delivering strategic, commercial, financial, operational and procurement-related advice. Call-off requirements may include, but are not limited to: Catering strategy development and options appraisal; Market research, benchmarking and soft market testing; Financial and commercial modelling; Catering service reviews and business case development; Procurement strategy and route-to-market advice; Development of specifications, service descriptions and pricing models; Support for the procurement of catering service contracts and concession agreements; Evaluation, clarification and contract award support; Mobilisation, implementation and transition planning; Contract and concession performance review, audit and improvement support. The Framework Agreement is intended to provide flexible access to specialist expertise as requirements arise. RBGE is seeking feedback from the market on supplier capacity and level of interest prior to determining the final procurement strategy for our catering consultancy needs. Interested organisations are invited to express their interest within a month if they are interested in the opportunity. We will inform those interested prior to publishing upon approval and finalisation of tender documentation.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 094442-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has issued 63 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 43 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Culture, Heritage & Tourism, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Audit, Accounting & Risk sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 094442-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.