Forfar Golf Club · Programme

Catering & Bar Operator Re-tender

Project Summary

Headline status and ownership

Project
Catering & Bar Operator Re-tender
Project Lead
David Brown
Status
On Track
Phase
Tender
Start Date
March 2026
Target Completion
September 2026
Progress
50%

Overview

Purpose, background and current position

Purpose

Re-tender the Forfar catering and bar concession to secure a five-year operator aligned to the member experience and commercial growth plan.

Background

The current operator's concession expires 31 October. Two tenders progressed to final stage; Glenisla Hospitality returned the strongest commercial and staff-retention proposition.

Current Position

Tender stage 50% complete. Preferred operator (d7) routed for board approval; TUPE arrangements drafted with HR.

Next Key Milestone

Preferred operator approval — 30 Jun 2026

Linked Decisions (1)

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Linked Risks (1)

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Risk register

Linked Actions (1)

Open and recently closed actions

  • Reference-check Glenisla Hospitality (final two referees)
    Alex Fairlie · Due 19 Jun
    Medium

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Activity Timeline

Decisions, documents, approvals, risks and actions on this project

  1. Tender outcome raised (d7)
    Decision · Leanne Mirrey · 01 Jun 2026
  2. Tender Evaluation Report issued
    Document · David Brown · 01 Jun 2026
  3. Transition continuity risk added (r7)
    Risk · Leanne Mirrey · 01 Jun 2026

Stakeholders

Across Ancient Links, CalForth and John Frulani Architects

  • DB
    David Brown
    Sales Manager · Ancient Links
  • FD
    Fraser Davidson
    General Manager, Forfar · Forfar Golf Club
  • AF
    Alex Fairlie
    HR Manager · Ancient Links
  • LM
    Leanne Mirrey
    Group General Manager · Ancient Links
  • AS
    Adair Simpson
    Director · Ancient Links

Linked Documents (1)

  • Catering Concession — Tender EvaluationFinal

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