CONCESSION Coach House Cafe Tender, Penlee House Gallery and Museum
Description: 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.
Summary: Penzance Town Council is conducting an open tender for a concession to operate the Coach House Café at the Penlee House Gallery and Museum located in Penzance, within the UKK30 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting restaurant and food-serving services. The tender is currently in the active stage with the deadline for submission set for 11th January 2026, and tender submissions are to be sent via email. The concession contract will begin on 9th February 2026, running until 8th February 2029, with the possibility of renewal. The concession involves a commission-based licence fee, with a minimum annual payment of £20,000, and aims to generate significant business value through this competitive process.