--- title: "Paisley Arts Centre Cafe Bar - Market Engagement/ Pilot" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000768072" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768072" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768072.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768072.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-31" --- # Paisley Arts Centre Cafe Bar - Market Engagement/ Pilot Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000768072 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768072) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768072.json) ## Summary The Renfrewshire Council has initiated a tender for the Paisley Arts Centre Cafe Bar located in Paisley, UK. The procurement process is in the planning stage with a deadline for proposals submission by 14 June 2024. Renfrewshire Council seeks an experienced supplier to deliver a consistent, high-quality food and beverage offer at the refurbished cafe bar of the Arts Centre. The procurement aims to engage a supplier with strong community links, use local produce, offer menu alternatives for dietary needs, and programme events in consultation with the venue team. The selected supplier is required to have necessary certifications and insurance coverages. This tender for the Paisley Arts Centre Cafe Bar presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers in the food and beverage sector, particularly those with experience in cafe operations, event programming, and community engagement. Businesses with a focus on local sourcing, menu diversity, competitive pricing, and operational excellence align well with the requirements set by Renfrewshire Council. Supplier proposals need to reflect understanding of the local customer base, highlight engagement with the local supply chain, and demonstrate capabilities in providing a vibrant and inclusive cafe bar experience at the Arts Centre. The opportunity includes a one-year pilot project with the potential for a longer-term arrangement, providing avenues for business expansion and partnership development. ## Notice Renfrewshire Council are publishing this market engagement notice on behalf of Renfrewshire Leisure Limited trading as OneRen. OneRen requires an experienced supplier to undertake a pilot project to deliver a consistent, quality food and beverage offer in Paisley Arts Centre's refurbished cafe bar. Paisley Arts Centre has recently undergone a major refurbishment to improve performance facilities and audience experience. Situated in the heart of Paisley, Paisley Arts Centre has long been established as one of Scotland's most vibrant and exciting venues for comedy, dance, drama, music, theatre and family events. The cafe bar area has been increased in size by extending the front of the building, allowing the interior of the venue to be viewed from the street. The fencing at the front of the venue has been removed and the outdoor area paved and opened into the public realm, further encouraging access. The Arts Centre is Paisley's best kept secret. A venue focussed on intimate connections between performers and audience, making it feel special for the artists as well as the audiences. It's a beloved place for one off special events that can only happen in Paisley- getting closer to the action or being the first the catch the next big thing. The Paisley Arts Centre is about the unique, the edgy and the buzz. Renfrewshire's radical spirit. OneRen requires an experienced supplier to undertake a pilot project to deliver a consistent, quality food and beverage offer in Paisley Arts Centre's refurbished cafe bar. The selected supplier will operate the cafe bar during public opening hours*: Thursday: 10am-10pm Friday: 10am-11pm Saturday: 10am-11pm Sunday: 10am-6pm *Depending on the venue programme of activity other days and times may be required but advance notice will be given. Paisley Arts Centre cafe bar is fully furnished with a spacious counter top and small inventory, available on request. The venue does not have commercial kitchen facilities on site, therefore a predominately coffee, cakes and light bites offer will be required. The selected supplier will be required to bring all smaller loose equipment to the venue (e.g. coffee machine, cutlery, crockery etc). The supplier will be responsible for the securing and cleaning of the cafe bar area on a daily basis. The successful supplier should offer the following: - Strong existing community links and partnerships - Over 65% of produce from local suppliers (Renfrewshire and Glasgow wide) - A menu that incorporates alternatives for allergies and dietary restrictions - A competitive price point for local customers, benchmarked against local businesses. - Demonstrated ability to programme events and activities in the cafe bar throughout the year, in consultation with the venue team. - Evidence of certification of food hygiene and personal license - 10 million GBP for Public Liability insurance and 5 million GBP for Employee Liability insurance ### Lot Information Lot 1 This project will operate initially for 1 year as a pilot with monthly monitoring meetings between the supplier and OneRen. A monthly rental fee should be proposed by the supplier along with evidence of the supplier's ability to meet the detail of the project description. Proposal requirements If you are interested in this 1 year pilot opportunity, please prepare a proposal that details how your organisation can meet OneRen's ambitions for the Paisley Art Centre cafe bar as detailed in the Description section of this PIN and as a minimum include: - Proposed menu and price points; - Statement demonstrating your understanding of the local context, customer and how your proposal will be competitive; - Details of local supply chain and how you engage/ manage the supply chain; -Experience delivering events/ activities in a cafe bar environment, working with a venue team. Proposals should be submitted by email to Michelle Woods, Deputy Business Development Director, OneRen at michelle.woods@renfrewshire.gov.uk by 14 June 2024. It is OneRen's intention to enter into a 1 year pilot arrangement with the provider offering best value. Best value will be determined by One Ren with consideration to: - Provider's demonstrable experience and understanding of local context; - Local supply chain; - Competitive price points; and - Proposed approach to delivering a cafe bar service in Paisley Art Centre. Following the 1 year pilot, it is OneRen's intention to review the cafe bar service model and competitively tender for a longer term arrangement for the venue.. For the avoidance of doubt, this requirement is below the threshold for a regulated concession contract, however the Council will carry out this pilot and any future procurement in accordance with the requirements of OneRen's Contract Standing Orders relating to Contracts. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506400 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 39310000 - Catering equipment - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services - 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions ## Release History - 31 May 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506400 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506400 Paisley Arts Centre Cafe Bar - Market Engagement/ Pilot - Renfrewshire Council are publishing this market engagement notice on behalf of Renfrewshire Leisure Limited trading as OneRen. OneRen requires an experienced supplier to undertake a pilot project to deliver a consistent, quality food and beverage offer in Paisley Arts Centre's refurbished cafe bar. Paisley Arts Centre has recently undergone a major refurbishment to improve performance facilities and audience experience. Situated in the heart of Paisley, Paisley Arts Centre has long been established as one of Scotland's most vibrant and exciting venues for comedy, dance, drama, music, theatre and family events. The cafe bar area has been increased in size by extending the front of the building, allowing the interior of the venue to be viewed from the street. The fencing at the front of the venue has been removed and the outdoor area paved and opened into the public realm, further encouraging access. The Arts Centre is Paisley's best kept secret. A venue focussed on intimate connections between performers and audience, making it feel special for the artists as well as the audiences. It's a beloved place for one off special events that can only happen in Paisley- getting closer to the action or being the first the catch the next big thing. The Paisley Arts Centre is about the unique, the edgy and the buzz. Renfrewshire's radical spirit. OneRen requires an experienced supplier to undertake a pilot project to deliver a consistent, quality food and beverage offer in Paisley Arts Centre's refurbished cafe bar. The selected supplier will operate the cafe bar during public opening hours*: Thursday: 10am-10pm Friday: 10am-11pm Saturday: 10am-11pm Sunday: 10am-6pm *Depending on the venue programme of activity other days and times may be required but advance notice will be given. Paisley Arts Centre cafe bar is fully furnished with a spacious counter top and small inventory, available on request. The venue does not have commercial kitchen facilities on site, therefore a predominately coffee, cakes and light bites offer will be required. The selected supplier will be required to bring all smaller loose equipment to the venue (e.g. coffee machine, cutlery, crockery etc). The supplier will be responsible for the securing and cleaning of the cafe bar area on a daily basis. The successful supplier should offer the following: - Strong existing community links and partnerships - Over 65% of produce from local suppliers (Renfrewshire and Glasgow wide) - A menu that incorporates alternatives for allergies and dietary restrictions - A competitive price point for local customers, benchmarked against local businesses. - Demonstrated ability to programme events and activities in the cafe bar throughout the year, in consultation with the venue team. - Evidence of certification of food hygiene and personal license - 10 million GBP for Public Liability insurance and 5 million GBP for Employee Liability insurance ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768072 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=768072 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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