Tender

Cafe Concession Contracts for DGLAM and Vibe

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has initiated an open tender process for cafe concession contracts within two notable locations: the Danum Gallery, Library, and Museum (DGLAM) and the City of Doncaster Council's Civic Office building (VIBE). This procurement is part of the services industry and is categorised under cafeteria and catering services. The tender, active since 7th January 2026, invites bids for one or both Lots. The submission deadline is set for 6th February 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 29th January 2026. Located in Doncaster, the project holds a contract period from April 2026 to April 2029, with possible extensions for up to an additional two years.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in culinary services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are encouraged to apply. Offering catering and cafeteria services in a high-traffic cultural venue like DGLAM and a central civic location presents a significant business growth potential. Interested suppliers must participate in an open competition, allowing flexibility and the possibility of acquiring one or both parts of the contract, which is valued at GBP 3,303,600 gross, offering long-term revenue prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cafe Concession Contracts for DGLAM and Vibe

Notice Description

For the provision of a high quality cafe concession within the Danum Gallery, Library and Museum (DGLAM), a key cultural venue in Doncaster and a high quality, reliable cafe provision for hot/cold beverages and light refreshments/food in the City of Doncaster Council's Civic Office building. This contract will be split into Lots and you can bid for 1 or both.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Cafe Concession Contracts for Doncaster Gallery Library and Museum

Cafe Concession Contracts for Doncaster Gallery Library and Museum for the City of Doncaster Council

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 12 months

Lot 2 - Cafe Concession Contract for Doncaster Civic Building Cafe (VIBE)

Cafe Concession Contracts for Doncaster Civic Building VIBE Cafe for the City of Doncaster Council

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060134
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001163-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,753,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,753,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracy Holt
Contact Email
tracy.holt@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302736308

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

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