Café Licence – glór Cultural Centre, Ennis

glór, Ennis invites tenders for the operation of a café within the venue. The successful operator will

Café Licence – glór Cultural Centre, Ennis

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## Summary The glór Cultural Centre in Ennis is inviting tenders for a café concession, seeking a high-quality daytime café service for visitors, audiences, artists, and staff. The successful operator will be responsible for the operation and management of the café area within the venue.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provide a high-quality daytime café service for visitors, audiences, artists, and staff * Operate and manage the café area within the venue in accordance with the service specification * Manage all aspects of the café business, including staffing, inventory, and customer service

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Relevant experience in operating a café or similar establishment * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Previous experience in managing a café or similar establishment is required

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €600,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026, 23:45:00 IST * Contract duration: 60 months * Framework/DPS: None stated

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender response document + Commercial proposal + Service specification

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in operating a café or similar establishment, particularly those looking for a long-term contract. * Opportunities include providing a high-quality service to visitors and staff, as well as potential revenue from food sales. * Risks include managing the café business, including staffing, inventory, and customer service, as well as complying with venue rules and regulations.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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