Café Concession

Description

The National Library of Scotland seeks to appoint an experienced café Concessionaire with proven experience running a successful café. The café is located at the Library's main Edinburgh premises on George IV Bridge. The building visitor numbers are around 350,000 per year, and the potential annual café turnover is in the region of 300,000 GBP inclusive of VAT. The café is situated in the main public entrance of the building and forms an integral part of the visitor centre. Please note that it is highly recommended that you visit the Library's café premises on Monday 10 November 2025 to see the café and kitchen set-up. See the Invitation to Tender Cover Letter document for further information. Lot 1: The National Library of Scotland seeks to appoint an experienced café Concessionaire with proven experience running a successful cafe. The Concessionaire will operate a café for the Library in its main Edinburgh premises on George IV Bridge. The contract term is for an initial 3 years and thereafter, depending on performance and by mutual agreement, would be extended with a maximum contract term of 9 years. The building visitor numbers over the financial year 2024 -25 were more than 353,000. The potential annual café turnover is in the region of 300,000 GBP inclusive of VAT. The café is situated in the main public entrance of the building and forms an integral part of the visitor centre. It is highly recommended that you take the opportunity to visit the Library premises on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh on 10 November 2025, to see the café and kitchen set up. Visit slots are 10am – 12 noon, and 2pm – 4pm. You should plan approximately one hour for your visit.. The estimated total contract value of 2,700,000 GBP (inclusive of VAT) is based on an expected annual turnover by the Concessionaire of 300,000 GBP inclusive of VAT.