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PROVISION OF SERVICES IN MCMANUS CAFE, DUNDEE - CONCESSION CONTRACT DCC/LACD/167/25

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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06 Nov 2025 at 00:00

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF SERVICES IN MCMANUS CAFE, DUNDEE - CONCESSION CONTRACT DCC/LACD/167/25

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815042
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542887
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Murphy
Contact Email
chris.murphy@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382434144

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1NZ
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

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