Award

PROVISION OF SERVICES IN MCMANUS CAFE, DUNDEE - CONCESSION CONTRACT DCC/LACD/303/24

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 May 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has awarded a concession contract for the provision of services at the McManus Cafe located in the McManus Gallery and Museum, a central hub in Dundee. This process involved an open procurement method, with a tender issued on 2 May 2025, and a contract subsequently signed on 4 August 2025 with Bistrose Ltd. The overall procurement falls under the services category with a specific focus on hospitality, and the location for the contract execution is Dundee, UKM71. The complete financial commitment for this contract stands at £1,500,000, and the contract is currently active, with the award marked as complete.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the hospitality and food service sectors, especially those experienced in operating cafes and providing cultural hospitality services. Small and medium-sized enterprises with innovative approaches to cafe-restaurant operations and a firm grasp of modern industry trends are particularly well-positioned to excel in such procurements. Companies interested should ensure familiarity with local regulations, particularly those set by Food Standards Scotland, and demonstrate financial solidity and at least two years of relevant industry experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF SERVICES IN MCMANUS CAFE, DUNDEE - CONCESSION CONTRACT DCC/LACD/303/24

Notice Description

Leisure and Culture Dundee are seeking an Operator to operate the cafe and provide hospitality within the McManus Gallery and Museum, located in the heart of Dundee. The cafe is located in a thriving space situated in the centre of the museum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To operate and provide hospitality within the cafe at McManus Gallery and Museum, located in the heart of Dundee. The cafe is located in a thriving space situated in the centre of the museum.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797792
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540925
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lesley McLauchlan
Contact Email
lesley.mclauchlan@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382433401

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BISTROSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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