D3 Tenders | Operation of Cafe Concessions at ANGUSalive Leisure Venues

Notice Information

Notice Title

Operation of Cafe Concessions at ANGUSalive Leisure Venues

Notice Description

ANGUSalive, the culture, sport & leisure trust for Angus , intends to publish a tender opportunity in Autumn 2025 for the operation of four cafe concessions within its leisure centres. This Prior Information Notice is issued for information only and does not formally commence the procurement process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will cover the operation and management of cafe concessions within the following venues: . > Brechin Community Campus > Carnoustie Sports Centre > Forfar Community Campus > Montrose Sports Centre . The cafes play an important role in enhancing the visitor experience, offering healthy, affordable food and drink in welcoming spaces for families, customers and the wider community. The successful supplier will be expected to: . > Provide a consistent cafe service aligned with venue opening hours. > Offer menus balancing affordability with healthy, varied choices. > Support community wellbeing and sustainability objectives. . Initial contract period of three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods (maximum five-year term). . The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is anticipated to be published via Public Contracts Scotland in October 2025, with contract commencement from December 2025. . Interested suppliers should note that, as a minimum, the appointed concessionaire must hold or obtain prior to contract commencement: . Employer's Liability Insurance of GBP 10,000,000; and Public Liability Insurance (including Product Liability) of GBP 5,000,000. Evidence of these insurances will be required before contract award. . ANGUSalive is keen to encourage participation from local suppliers and SMEs. To support potential bidders who may have limited tendering experience, suppliers are strongly encouraged to engage with the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), which provides free training and guidance on public sector tendering: https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk.. This Prior Information Notice is for information purposes only. It does not constitute a call for competition and does not pre-qualify suppliers. A separate Contract Notice will be published to formally launch the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809424
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538601
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55510000 - Canteen services

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 5 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ANGUSALIVE
Contact Name: Fraser McCormack
Contact Email: mccormackf@angus.gov.uk
Contact Phone: +44 1307492600

Buyer Location

Locality: FORFAR
Postcode: DD8 1BA
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: TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority: Angus
Electoral Ward: Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538601
Operation of Cafe Concessions at ANGUSalive Leisure Venues - ANGUSalive, the culture, sport & leisure trust for Angus , intends to publish a tender opportunity in Autumn 2025 for the operation of four cafe concessions within its leisure centres. This Prior Information Notice is issued for information only and does not formally commence the procurement process.

Notice URLs

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