Expression of Interest
The Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre (WPACC) is the region’s premiere venue for entertainment and conferencing. It offers contemporary architecture and facilities including a dedicated, fully equipped 514 raked seat theatre with balcony and ample space for regional conferencing with flexible venue spaces for meetings, conferences, expos, ceremonies and events, accommodating up to 500 people.
An exciting opportunity to be part of the future of the venue providing the full entertainment and business experience from delicious dining options during the day and evening, show night drinks and catering for a variety of conference and special occasion functions and events.
WPACC seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified hospitality organisations, who are interested in managing all of the hospitality offerings available at the venue. WPACC is the major provider of arts experiences in Wangaratta and across the Northeast Victoria region welcoming over 110,000 visitors per year.
The EOI and Tender process will be for the exclusive provision of all café & catering streams:
- Cafe 7 days a week
- Show night restaurant and bar (preshow, interval, post-show)
- Performance riders
- Conference, function & special occasion catering (daytime & evening)
- Liquor License
- Other – evening trading, off site catering etc.
Submit an application
Part A – Expression of Interest (EOI)
Interested suppliers are invited to submit their interest via Councils procurement portal – eProcure
Part B – Tender
Following the EOI, applicants will be invited to undertake a competitive tendering process via Councils procurement portal – eProcure.
The successful applicant will be required to meet the requirements stipulated in the Café & Catering Services Agreement. Further information on this exciting opportunity can be found here:
PDF of Prospectus document(PDF, 19MB)
EOI & Tender Process Indicative Timeline
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Expressions of Interest Open
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Friday 29 August 2025
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Site Inspections – Must Book
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Week of 8 & 15 September 2025
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Expressions of Interest Close
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Monday 22 September 2025 2pm
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| Part B |
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Competitive Tender Open
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Wednesday 24 September 2025
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Site Inspections (Must Book)
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Week of 29 September & 6 October 2025
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Tender Close
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Monday 13 October 2025 2pm
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Shortlisted applicants notified
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Friday 17 October 2025
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Shortlisted applicant presentations
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Thursday 23 & Friday 24 October 2025
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RCOW Council Meeting –
Commercial in Confidence item
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Tuesday 25 November 2025
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Successful applicant notified
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Wednesday 26 November 2025
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Current Operator Vacate
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Friday 19 December 2025 5pm
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RCOW Maintenance
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Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 16 January 2026
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Site Handover
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Monday 19 January 2026
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Anticipated trading to commence
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Monday 2 February 2026
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Site inspections are mandatory for all applicants. You must be a registered business applicant to attend a site inspection.
Site inspections to be arranged by appointment.
To discuss this opportunity or to schedule a site inspection please contact:
Tanya Camplin
WPACC Venue Manager
t.camplin@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
0429 939 642
All applications but be submitted via e-Procure, Councils online procurement platform