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Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Culture Perth and Kinross Ltd, a central purchasing body, has initiated a tender process for a concession contract to operate the café in Perth Museum. This procurement, categorised under Recreation, culture and religion, invites bids from businesses interested in managing a purpose-built catering area within the museum to offer an exceptional food and drink experience, showcasing local Scottish produce. The procurement follows an open procedure with submissions required electronically by 8th September 2026. The award stage will commence from 9th September 2026. Located in Perth, this tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses to leverage the vibrant cultural scene and strategic location within the museum, with a contract duration initially spanning three years, extendable up to seven years, dependent on performance.

This concession offers substantial growth prospects for businesses operating in the food and beverage industry, particularly those specialised in promoting local cuisine. The museum café aims to serve both visitors and the local community, enhancing their experience and encouraging extended visits. Companies with experience in managing similar high-profile venues will find this tender ideal to demonstrate their capabilities while contributing to Perth Museum's cultural and economic landscape. Moreover, businesses committed to sustainable practices and capable of sourcing primarily from Scottish suppliers will align well with this tender's objectives, offering them a platform to showcase their dedication to supporting local industries.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Concession contract for Perth Museum Cafe

Notice Description

Culture Perth and Kinross wish to appoint a concession operator 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Perth Museum Cafe provides visitors with an exceptional food and drink experience and will promote the best of local and Scottish produce whilst supporting a 5 star visitor experience. The food and beverage operation is intrinsic to the ongoing success of the museum, helping visitors further their enjoyment of the museum with an enjoyable dining experience and helping to drive non-traditional museum audiences to the venue. The strategic objectives of this procurement are to: - To create a space that encourages visitors to the museum to dwell in the city following their visit. - To provide a hub for residents in and around Perth to gather and feel connected to their community. - To maximise on the opportunities afforded by the purpose-built cafe space, creating an inspiring and welcoming environment that will promote both the concession and the museum and its focus on the provision of an exceptional visitor experience. - To provide our visitors (local, national, and international) with an exceptional culinary experience that celebrates local and Scottish produce and suppliers,. through targeting a 100% Scottish supplier base and, for products that can be grown or produced in Scotland, 80% of food and drink from Scottish growers and producers. - To provide an income stream which supports the long term sustainability of this free to visit museum.

Renewal: The initial period of the contract will run for 3 years from the commencement date with the option to extend for a further 1 x 2 year period, followed by a further 1 x 2 year period subject to satisfactory operation and performance. The overall contract duration may be for a period of up to 7 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837650
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560946
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

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55330000 - Cafeteria services

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
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 20262 months to go
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
CULTURE PERTH AND KINROSS LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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