Expression of Interest: QVMAG Cafe
Tender Overview
About this tender
City of Launceston invites Expressions of Interest for the operation of the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) Café. This is a unique opportunity to operate a café within a valued cultural setting, attracting a diverse audience of locals and visitors. Submissions are welcomed from both community-based and commercial operators. The successful proponent will deliver a vibrant and engaging café experience that enhances the museum environment, with a strong focus on exceptional customer service, particularly for children and families, and a family-friendly, affordable food offering. A high-quality coffee experience is essential. The operator will also work collaboratively with the QVMAG team on marketing and promotional activities to support visitation and contribute to the overall success of the precinct Submissions must be sent to: submissions@launceston.tas.gov.au For enquiries contact Alisanne Butler on (03) 6323-3777 or submissions@launceston.tas.gov.au Expression of interest documents: Expression of Interest: QVMAG Cafe(PDF, 470KB)
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