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Cafe Concession Contracts for DGLAM and Vibe

City of Doncaster Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 11:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 15:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the City of Doncaster Council, documented on 28 April 2026, culminated in awarding contracts for cafe concession provision within the Danum Gallery, Library and Museum (DGLAM) and the Council's Civic Office VIBE Cafe. These contracts, which are situated in Doncaster, fall within the services category and involve catering services. The procurement followed an open competition method and was structured into two Lots, each having its own supplier. The first lot was awarded to RENSHAW GREEN LTD, and the second to Food Division Ltd. The contracts will last from early-April 2026 until April 2029, with possible extensions available at the Council's discretion.

These cafe concession contracts present a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the catering and food service industries, particularly SMEs. The opportunity allows suppliers to operate within central cultural and civic locations in Doncaster, enhancing visibility and market reach. Businesses that specialize in high-quality beverage and light refreshments, and those able to provide consistent and reliable service, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. With potential contract extensions, the participating businesses can achieve longer-term operations, strengthening local market positions and expanding their client base. The inclusion of SME and VCSE suitability criteria highlights the Council's commitment to supporting varied business scales and community-focused enterprises.

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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

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 12 months

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

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/038449-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering 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
£1,826,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Doncaster Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Food Division Ltd

RENSHAW GREEN LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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