How to win: Concession Contract for the Provision of Catering Services at Paisley Arts Centre

About this contract

OneRen has a requirement to appoint an experienced, community-focused supplier to establish and grow a destination daytime café within the iconic, newly refurbished Paisley Arts Centre. OneRen are looking for a catering partner to create a vibrant hub for Renfrewshire residents, students, and local businesses, making Paisley Arts Centre a central meeting point for the community. As part of the development process for the procurement approach, OneRen is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). Market consultation is an important part of the procurement process and gives us an opportunity to consider your specialist opinion and expertise. As such, we are requesting that all interested suppliers complete the below survey by 12:0 noon on 28 November 2025. https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/OnBehalfOfOneRenPaisleyArtsCentreCateringConcessionContract

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Renfrewshire Leisure scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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