04-05-2025
'Exciting new chapter' teased for Dundee's McManus café
Leisure and Dundee has teased 'an exciting new chapter' for the café at The McManus as a £1.5m contract is advertised.
A notice published on the Public Contracts Scotland website reveals a new operator is being sought the run the café and provide hospitality at the art gallery and museum.
It is currently operated by Dundee-based Willow Tree Catering Limited, however this contract is coming to an end.
The tender notice, which was published on May 2, details 'the café is located in a thriving space situated in the centre of the museum'.
Those bidding for the contract must have a minimum of two years' experience in providing a similar service, which involves the creation of a destination experience.
They must also be 'experienced and up to date with current modern trends in café-restaurant operations' and 'provide suitable menus and beverage selections'.
Applications should be submitted by June 2.
The estimated value of the contract is listed at £1,500,000 and it will run for five years.
A spokesperson for Leisure and Culture Dundee said: 'The current contract with the café operator at The McManus is coming to an end.
'This marks an exciting new chapter for this thriving space at one of Dundee's best-loved visitor attractions.
'We look forward to sharing more details about future plans in due course.'
The McManus café previously made The Courier's list of the five best child-friendly cafes in Tayside.
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