Operation of Café Concessions at ANGUSalive Leisure Venues

What this is

ANGUSalive, the culture, sport and leisure trust for Angus, issued a Prior Information Notice ahead of a tender for the operation of four cafe concessions within its leisure venues (Brechin Community Campus, Carnoustie Sports Centre, Forfar Community Campus and Montrose Sports Centre). The concessionaire must provide a consistent cafe service aligned with venue opening hours, offer affordable and healthy menus, and support community wellbeing and sustainability. The initial contract period is three years with the option to extend by up to two further one-year periods (maximum five-year term). An ITT went live in December 2025.

Key points

• PIN superseded by a live ITT (ID DEC545241) for four cafe concessions
• Insurance required: GBP 10m Employer's Liability and GBP 5m Public Liability
• Initial 3-year term, extendable up to 5 years

Who can bid

Cafe/catering operators, with local suppliers and SMEs encouraged. Must hold or obtain before commencement Employer's Liability Insurance of GBP 10m and Public Liability (incl. Product) of GBP 5m.

Money

No estimated value stated in the notice.

How to submit

This PIN was for information only; the live Invitation to Tender is now on Public Contracts Scotland (ID DEC545241), where responses and clarifications should be submitted. Contact Fraser McCormack (mccormackf@angus.gov.uk).

Clarifications

Clarifications should be submitted through the Q&A facility within the live ITT notice.

Contract period

Initial three-year period with option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods (maximum five-year term); anticipated commencement December 2025.

Classification

CPV 55520000 — Catering services 55500000 — Canteen and catering services55510000 — Canteen services55520000 — Catering services55523000 — Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions55900000 — Retail trade services ScotlandAngusTayside, Central and Fife