Official UK procurement notice
Catering Service at Paisley Museum Re-Imagined
Authority: Renfrewshire Leisure T/A OneRen
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionPaisley Museum will reopen in late 2026 following a period of refurbishment. The reimagined spaces will bring a world class visitor attraction and cultural venue to Paisley.
The aim of Paisley Museum Re-Imagined (PMR) is to provide a visitor experience of international quality; the signature project of Paisley’s regeneration which tells the inspirational stories of Paisley, its heritage and its pattern.
Renfrewshire Leisure (hereafter referred to as “OneRen” or “the Client” is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Operator to deliver the following services:
PMR café operation
Events catering (private, corporate and internal events)
CPV: Canteen and catering services · Catering services · Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions · Restaurant and food-serving services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The café and events catering service are integral to the visitor experience, which…
The café and events catering service are integral to the visitor experience, which should be seamless throughout the buildings. Client ambitions for the catering offers are:
A café that connects with PMR vision and values
A café that connects with PMR exhibits and assets and aligns with programming; and
Café and events catering services that make best use of facilities and infrastructure.
A minimum specification is provided within the tender documents, however the Client wishes to receive creative proposals for the café, to best meet the needs of visitors including new markets and local communities. The Operator is encouraged to maximise café and events catering opportunities in partnership with the Client to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all visitors and other users of the space. Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of OneRen in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 70
- Price: 30
- Suitability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 4 Mar 2026, 15:54 GMT
- Last source update
- 24 Jun 2026, 13:26 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 27 Jul 2026 – …
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-059421- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06626cFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
As stated in the procurement documents.
Publisher note: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of OneRen in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=835213. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: As stated in the procurement documents. (SC Ref:835213) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=835213
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 27 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 27 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Timeline
20 Apr 2026 → 25 Jan 2027 · 5 dates- Next notice expected186 days ago20 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Notice published120 days ago24 Jun 2026, 13:26 BST
- Submission deadline87 days ago27 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened87 days ago27 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Today22 Oct 2026
- Bids must remain valid untilin 95 days25 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 24 Jun 2026- Status changed to active24 Jun 2026, 13:26 BST
- Procurement method changed24 Jun 2026, 13:26 BST
- Deadline published: 27 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST24 Jun 2026, 13:26 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Paisley Sheriff CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria