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title: "The Provision of Riverside Museum Outdoor Catering Services - Non Regulated Concession"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802744"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)"
published: "2026-01-09"
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# The Provision of Riverside Museum Outdoor Catering Services - Non Regulated Concession

Buyer: GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802744

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## Summary

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) is currently in the tender stage for an open procurement process concerning the Provision of Riverside Museum Outdoor Catering Services. This tender falls under the "General public services" industry category and involves the operation of two mobile outdoor catering units at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, UKM82. The tender aims to find concessionaires for these non-regulated concessions, focusing on providing hot food, beverages, and ice cream. Bidders must electronically submit their applications by 29th July 2025. The procurement method is open, and the award period commences immediately upon the tender period ending.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in mobile catering services, particularly those experienced in high-footfall areas or tourist attractions such as museums. It is well-suited for businesses that have previously demonstrated strong financial viability and experience in running similar concessions. Companies can expand their audience reach and enhance their reputation by leveraging this opportunity at a prime cultural location. Moreover, the procurement process encourages innovation and community engagement, potentially aligning with businesses focused on social and community value in their service offerings.

## Notice

Glasgow Life requires the provision of two non-regulated concessions located outside the Riverside Museum, compromising of two separate mobile outdoor catering units, providing hot food, beverages and a range of ice creams, collectively referred to as the Catering Facilities ('Catering Facilities').

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Company requires the provision of two non-regulated concessions located outside the Riverside Museum, compromising of two separate mobile outdoor catering units, providing hot food, beverages and a range of ice creams, collectively referred to as the Catering Facilities ('Catering Facilities'). Unit 1: Hot Food and Beverages: serving a range of food, which must include hot food options and hot and cold beverages. Unit 2: Ice Cream, Treats and Beverages: serving a range of ice creams, snacks and treats and hot and cold beverages. Concessionaires may bid for one or two of the catering units.. For full details of the concessions, please refer to the Invitation to Tender and associated documents.

Renewal: A further 24 months, exercised at 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546809 |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW) |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1LH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOTHERINGHAMS ICE CREAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546809
- 27 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533468

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533468
  The Provision of Riverside Museum Outdoor Catering Services - Non Regulated Concession - Glasgow Life requires the provision of two non-regulated concessions located outside the Riverside Museum, compromising of two separate mobile outdoor catering units, providing hot food, beverages and a range of ice creams, collectively referred to as the Catering Facilities ('Catering Facilities').
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546809
  The Provision of Riverside Museum Outdoor Catering Services - Non Regulated Concession - Glasgow Life requires the provision of two non-regulated concessions located outside the Riverside Museum, compromising of two separate mobile outdoor catering units, providing hot food, beverages and a range of ice creams, collectively referred to as the Catering Facilities ('Catering Facilities').

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802744
- https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=19621
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/

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