--- title: "PROVISION OF SERVICES IN MCMANUS CAFE, DUNDEE - CONCESSION CONTRACT DCC/LACD/303/24" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797792" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797792" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797792.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797792.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-08" --- # PROVISION OF SERVICES IN MCMANUS CAFE, DUNDEE - CONCESSION CONTRACT DCC/LACD/303/24 Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797792 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797792) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797792.json) ## Summary Dundee City Council has awarded a concession contract for the provision of services at the McManus Cafe located in the McManus Gallery and Museum, a central hub in Dundee. This process involved an open procurement method, with a tender issued on 2 May 2025, and a contract subsequently signed on 4 August 2025 with Bistrose Ltd. The overall procurement falls under the services category with a specific focus on hospitality, and the location for the contract execution is Dundee, UKM71. The complete financial commitment for this contract stands at £1,500,000, and the contract is currently active, with the award marked as complete. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the hospitality and food service sectors, especially those experienced in operating cafes and providing cultural hospitality services. Small and medium-sized enterprises with innovative approaches to cafe-restaurant operations and a firm grasp of modern industry trends are particularly well-positioned to excel in such procurements. Companies interested should ensure familiarity with local regulations, particularly those set by Food Standards Scotland, and demonstrate financial solidity and at least two years of relevant industry experience. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540925 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 1QE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | Maryfield | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BISTROSE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55330000 - Cafeteria services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540925 - 2 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529462 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529462&idx=10 9th May 2025 - Sales figures - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529462&idx=8 2nd May 2025 - Single Procurement Document (Appendix 7) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529462&idx=9 2nd May 2025 - McManus Cafe Servery Drawing (Appendix 8) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529462&idx=1 2nd May 2025 - Instructions for Bidders - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529462&idx=2 2nd May 2025 - Pricing Schedule (Appendix 1) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529462&idx=3 2nd May 2025 - Technical Response (Appendix 2) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529462&idx=4 2nd May 2025 - Terms and Conditions for Service Concession (Appendix 3) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529462&idx=5 2nd May 2025 - Specification of Requirements (Appendix 4) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529462&idx=6 2nd May 2025 - Tender Offer - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529462&idx=7 2nd May 2025 - Non Collusion Certificate (Appendix 6) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529462 PROVISION OF SERVICES IN MCMANUS CAFE, DUNDEE - CONCESSION CONTRACT DCC/LACD/303/24 - 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. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540925 PROVISION OF SERVICES IN MCMANUS CAFE, DUNDEE - CONCESSION CONTRACT DCC/LACD/303/24 - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797792 - https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/service-area/neighbourhood-services/environment/food-premises-registration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797792. 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