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The Provision of Riverside Museum Outdoor Catering Services - Non Regulated Concession

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow)

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Award

09 Jan 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) is currently in the tender stage for an open procurement process concerning the Provision of Riverside Museum Outdoor Catering Services. This tender falls under the "General public services" industry category and involves the operation of two mobile outdoor catering units at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, UKM82. The tender aims to find concessionaires for these non-regulated concessions, focusing on providing hot food, beverages, and ice cream. Bidders must electronically submit their applications by 29th July 2025. The procurement method is open, and the award period commences immediately upon the tender period ending.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in mobile catering services, particularly those experienced in high-footfall areas or tourist attractions such as museums. It is well-suited for businesses that have previously demonstrated strong financial viability and experience in running similar concessions. Companies can expand their audience reach and enhance their reputation by leveraging this opportunity at a prime cultural location. Moreover, the procurement process encourages innovation and community engagement, potentially aligning with businesses focused on social and community value in their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Riverside Museum Outdoor Catering Services - Non Regulated Concession

Notice Description

Glasgow Life requires the provision of two non-regulated concessions located outside the Riverside Museum, compromising of two separate mobile outdoor catering units, providing hot food, beverages and a range of ice creams, collectively referred to as the Catering Facilities ('Catering Facilities').

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Company requires the provision of two non-regulated concessions located outside the Riverside Museum, compromising of two separate mobile outdoor catering units, providing hot food, beverages and a range of ice creams, collectively referred to as the Catering Facilities ('Catering Facilities'). Unit 1: Hot Food and Beverages: serving a range of food, which must include hot food options and hot and cold beverages. Unit 2: Ice Cream, Treats and Beverages: serving a range of ice creams, snacks and treats and hot and cold beverages. Concessionaires may bid for one or two of the catering units.. For full details of the concessions, please refer to the Invitation to Tender and associated documents.

Renewal: A further 24 months, exercised at 12 month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802744
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546809
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1LH
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Fotheringhams Ice Cream Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533468
    The Provision of Riverside Museum Outdoor Catering Services - Non Regulated Concession - Glasgow Life requires the provision of two non-regulated concessions located outside the Riverside Museum, compromising of two separate mobile outdoor catering units, providing hot food, beverages and a range of ice creams, collectively referred to as the Catering Facilities ('Catering Facilities').
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546809
    The Provision of Riverside Museum Outdoor Catering Services - Non Regulated Concession - Glasgow Life requires the provision of two non-regulated concessions located outside the Riverside Museum, compromising of two separate mobile outdoor catering units, providing hot food, beverages and a range of ice creams, collectively referred to as the Catering Facilities ('Catering Facilities').

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