--- title: "Expression of Interest for provision of catering concession & related events at Perth Museum Cafe" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831826" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831826" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831826.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831826.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CULTURE PERTH AND KINROSS LTD" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Expression of Interest for provision of catering concession & related events at Perth Museum Cafe Buyer: CULTURE PERTH AND KINROSS LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831826 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831826) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831826.json) ## Summary Culture Perth and Kinross Ltd is in the planning stage of a procurement process aiming to appoint a café franchise for a catering concession at the Perth Museum Café. This opportunity falls under the services category within the Cultural Trust and Catering sectors. The key stage of the procurement involves market research, and the process invites suppliers to express their interest by 11th June 2026, via Public Contracts Scotland. Prospective vendors will also be given a chance to attend 'Meet the Buyer' events at Perth Museum scheduled for 18th and 22nd June 2026. This tender presents a favourable chance for businesses involved in catering and hospitality, particularly those specialising in Scottish produce, to expand their market presence. Suppliers who can deliver exceptional food and drink experiences aligning with local cultural offerings would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract process could provide such businesses with increased visibility and potential long-term partnerships within the cultural tourism sector. ## Notice Culture Perth and Kinross wish to appoint a cafe franchise 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. This notice is being issued as part of the market research process to allow suppliers the opportunity to express their interest in any potential future contract. The route to market to identify the most suitable supplier will be through Public Contracts Scotland and by using this notice suppliers will have the opportunity to note their interest. Full details of the opportunity will be included in any future contract notice. Suppliers should record their interest by selecting the 'Record Interest' button linked to this notice by 11/06/2026. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Culture Perth and Kinross wish to appoint a cafe franchise 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. This notice is being issued as part of the market research process to allow suppliers the opportunity to express their interest in any potential future contract. The route to market to identify the most suitable supplier will be through Public Contracts Scotland and by using this notice suppliers will have the opportunity to note their interest. Full details of the opportunity will be included in any future contract notice. Suppliers should record their interest by selecting the 'Record Interest' button linked to this notice by 11/06/2026.. There will be an opportunity for those who have registered an interest in this opportunity to attend a meet the buyer event on either 18 or 22 June 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556461 | | 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 | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Jul 2026 | | 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 | CULTURE PERTH AND KINROSS LTD | | Locality | PERTH | | Post town | Perth | | Postcode | PH2 8EP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Perth and Kinross | | Electoral ward | Perth City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556461 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556461 Expression of Interest for provision of catering concession & related events at Perth Museum Cafe - Culture Perth and Kinross wish to appoint a cafe franchise 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. This notice is being issued as part of the market research process to allow suppliers the opportunity to express their interest in any potential future contract. The route to market to identify the most suitable supplier will be through Public Contracts Scotland and by using this notice suppliers will have the opportunity to note their interest. Full details of the opportunity will be included in any future contract notice. Suppliers should record their interest by selecting the 'Record Interest' button linked to this notice by 11/06/2026. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.culturepk.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831826 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831826 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000831826. 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