---
title: "CONCESSION Coach House Cafe Tender, Penlee House Gallery and Museum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e163"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PENZANCE TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-20"
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# CONCESSION Coach House Cafe Tender, Penlee House Gallery and Museum

Buyer: PENZANCE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e163

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## Summary

Penzance Town Council, a public authority within sub-central government, has concluded its procurement process for the operation of the Coach House Cafe at Penlee House Gallery and Museum. This process, classified under the industry category of restaurant, beverage services, and retail trade services, encompasses various regions across the United Kingdom. The procurement method was an open competition below threshold, and the final award was given on 22 January 2026, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2026. The appointed supplier, Tarksum Limited, will manage the concession using a commission-based licence fee structure, with the contractual period set up until 31 March 2027, offering renewal opportunities based on performance, with potential contract extensions until 2035.

This opportunity presents substantial business growth prospects, particularly for SMEs specialising in food services, beverage-serving, and retail trade. The tender calls for a versatile and innovative approach to cafe operations, offering favourable terms to both SMEs and VCSEs, albeit the latter did not bid in the final stage. Business ventures capable of leveraging local culture and delivering quality service stand to benefit immensely. Penzance Town Council’s open competition approach facilitates accessibility for smaller enterprises to compete effectively, encouraging dynamic growth and diversification within the catering and retail trade industry in the UK. The commission-based payment model provides a scalable income opportunity for businesses capable of enhancing visitor experiences at Penlee House Gallery and Museum.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to appoint a Concessionaire to run a cafe facility for Penlee House Gallery & Museum in Penlee Park. The appointed Supplier (aka the Concessionaire) would pay a commission-based licence fee, based on percentage gross income with minimum PS20,000 annual payment to operate the Cafe. The value of the fee will be determined through this tender exercise. A proposed commission structure is set out in the Headline Terms document. Full details around the Tender can be found in the accompanying documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: As set out in tender pack

Renewal: Acceptable delivery and returns in line with stated outcomes from the concession.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015731-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,780,000 |
| Lots value | £3,780,000 |
| Awards value | £5,450,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PENZANCE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | PENZANCE |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR18 4HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Penzance Promenade |
| Westminster constituency | St Ives |
| Delivery location | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TARKSUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 14:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015731-2026
- 29 Dec 2025 at 10:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086241-2025
- 1 Dec 2025 at 12:07 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078447-2025
- 14 Nov 2025 at 13:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073975-2025
- 14 Nov 2025 at 12:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073949-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015731-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086241-2025
  29th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078447-2025
  1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073975-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073949-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7832
  Below Threshold-ITT-Part A-Instructions_FINAL_14.11.2025 (to be read first)
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7833
  Below Threshold-ITT-Part B-Response TEMPLATE _v0.1
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7834
  251113 Operator Agreement FINAL_DRAFT
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7835
  Cafe operator headline terms_Final_14.11.2025
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7836
  Drg - MJ-027-03 - Proposed Plan and Elevation
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7837
  Dwg - 6129-01-Kitchen area
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7838
  Kitchen Equipment List
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7840
  Schedule 1 - Specification_FINAL_14.11.2025
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7841
  Schedule 2 - Commercial model_FINAL_14.11.2025
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7843
  Clarification log. Clarifications will be published against the Contract Notice on Find a Tender. If interested in tendering for this project please ensure you add a "watch this notice" for alerts as from time to time additional information or clarifications may be published related to this tender. It will be the responsibility of Bidders to ensure they are aware of all published clarifications and ensure that their bid has taken these into account.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8546
  Clarification Log_v0.2
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9634
  Schedule 2 - Commercial model_FINAL_29.12.2025 (Please use this updated document)
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9635
  Clarification Log_v0.3

## Notice URLs

- http://www.warrensbakery.co.uk/
- https://penleehouse.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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