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Expression of Interest for provision of catering concession & related events at Perth Museum Cafe

CULTURE PERTH AND KINROSS LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

Culture Perth and Kinross Ltd is in the planning stage of a procurement process aiming to appoint a café franchise for a catering concession at the Perth Museum Café. This opportunity falls under the services category within the Cultural Trust and Catering sectors. The key stage of the procurement involves market research, and the process invites suppliers to express their interest by 11th June 2026, via Public Contracts Scotland. Prospective vendors will also be given a chance to attend 'Meet the Buyer' events at Perth Museum scheduled for 18th and 22nd June 2026.

This tender presents a favourable chance for businesses involved in catering and hospitality, particularly those specialising in Scottish produce, to expand their market presence. Suppliers who can deliver exceptional food and drink experiences aligning with local cultural offerings would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract process could provide such businesses with increased visibility and potential long-term partnerships within the cultural tourism sector.

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Notice Title

Expression of Interest for provision of catering concession & related events at Perth Museum Cafe

Notice Description

Culture Perth and Kinross wish to appoint a cafe franchise to occupy a purpose-built catering area within Perth Museum, providing our visitors and travel trade groups with an exceptional food and drink experience that will promote the best of local Scottish produce. This notice is being issued as part of the market research process to allow suppliers the opportunity to express their interest in any potential future contract. The route to market to identify the most suitable supplier will be through Public Contracts Scotland and by using this notice suppliers will have the opportunity to note their interest. Full details of the opportunity will be included in any future contract notice. Suppliers should record their interest by selecting the 'Record Interest' button linked to this notice by 11/06/2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Culture Perth and Kinross wish to appoint a cafe franchise to occupy a purpose-built catering area within Perth Museum, providing our visitors and travel trade groups with an exceptional food and drink experience that will promote the best of local Scottish produce. This notice is being issued as part of the market research process to allow suppliers the opportunity to express their interest in any potential future contract. The route to market to identify the most suitable supplier will be through Public Contracts Scotland and by using this notice suppliers will have the opportunity to note their interest. Full details of the opportunity will be included in any future contract notice. Suppliers should record their interest by selecting the 'Record Interest' button linked to this notice by 11/06/2026.. There will be an opportunity for those who have registered an interest in this opportunity to attend a meet the buyer event on either 18 or 22 June 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831826
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556461
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20263 months to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CULTURE PERTH AND KINROSS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH2 8EP
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556461
    Expression of Interest for provision of catering concession & related events at Perth Museum Cafe - Culture Perth and Kinross wish to appoint a cafe franchise to occupy a purpose-built catering area within Perth Museum, providing our visitors and travel trade groups with an exceptional food and drink experience that will promote the best of local Scottish produce. This notice is being issued as part of the market research process to allow suppliers the opportunity to express their interest in any potential future contract. The route to market to identify the most suitable supplier will be through Public Contracts Scotland and by using this notice suppliers will have the opportunity to note their interest. Full details of the opportunity will be included in any future contract notice. Suppliers should record their interest by selecting the 'Record Interest' button linked to this notice by 11/06/2026.

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