Award

Front of House Service Chester Market

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 16:01

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 15:08

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 14:14

Planning

29 May 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council, a sub-central government public authority, is overseeing the procurement of services for the Front of House operations at Chester Market. The tender process has concluded with the contract awarded to IKO NORTHGATE LIMITED, an SME, and the procurement stage is at completion with the contract now active. This open procedure contract, valued at £2,753,852 gross, initiates on 1st April 2026 and extends to 31st March 2029, with a possible renewal up to 24 months beyond its end date. The procurement falls under the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services category, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the leisure and hospitality sector, particularly those proficient in managing first-class service environments. Ideal contenders would be SMEs capable of handling responsibilities such as floor management, cleaner deployment, crockery and cutlery maintenance, and security checks. The Cheshire Market project serves as a gateway for local businesses aiming to expand their presence in the region by leveraging their expertise in market management. The comprehensive service delivery at Chester Market aligns with the strategic aims of businesses looking to amplify their reach in multiple sectors across England.

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Notice Title

Front of House Service Chester Market

Notice Description

Front of house team to support the Market Manager in delivering a first-class leisure experience in the market by taking responsibility for the delivery of the following areas: Floor Manager (s) Floor staff Cleaning of the dining areas Cleaning of cutlery and crockery Cleaning of the market toilets Security

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension period of up to 24 months

Planning Information

www.the-chest.org.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05290c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021939-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,140,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,140,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,293,210 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,293,210 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
15 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-03-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IKO NORTHGATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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