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CONCESSION Coach House Cafe Tender, Penlee House Gallery and Museum

Penzance Town Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 14:32

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TenderUpdate

29 Dec 2025 at 10:59

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TenderUpdate

01 Dec 2025 at 12:07

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TenderUpdate

14 Nov 2025 at 13:06

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Penzance Town Council, a public authority within sub-central government, has concluded its procurement process for the operation of the Coach House Cafe at Penlee House Gallery and Museum. This process, classified under the industry category of restaurant, beverage services, and retail trade services, encompasses various regions across the United Kingdom. The procurement method was an open competition below threshold, and the final award was given on 22 January 2026, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2026. The appointed supplier, Tarksum Limited, will manage the concession using a commission-based licence fee structure, with the contractual period set up until 31 March 2027, offering renewal opportunities based on performance, with potential contract extensions until 2035.

This opportunity presents substantial business growth prospects, particularly for SMEs specialising in food services, beverage-serving, and retail trade. The tender calls for a versatile and innovative approach to cafe operations, offering favourable terms to both SMEs and VCSEs, albeit the latter did not bid in the final stage. Business ventures capable of leveraging local culture and delivering quality service stand to benefit immensely. Penzance Town Council’s open competition approach facilitates accessibility for smaller enterprises to compete effectively, encouraging dynamic growth and diversification within the catering and retail trade industry in the UK. The commission-based payment model provides a scalable income opportunity for businesses capable of enhancing visitor experiences at Penlee House Gallery and Museum.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONCESSION Coach House Cafe Tender, Penlee House Gallery and Museum

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a Concessionaire to run a cafe facility for Penlee House Gallery & Museum in Penlee Park. The appointed Supplier (aka the Concessionaire) would pay a commission-based licence fee, based on percentage gross income with minimum PS20,000 annual payment to operate the Cafe. The value of the fee will be determined through this tender exercise. A proposed commission structure is set out in the Headline Terms document. Full details around the Tender can be found in the accompanying documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: As set out in tender pack

Renewal: Acceptable delivery and returns in line with stated outcomes from the concession.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e163
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015731-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,780,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,780,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,450,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Penzance Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PENZANCE
Postcode
TR18 4HE
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Penzance Promenade
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tarksum Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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