Planning

Contract for Land Occupation Concessions (PCR 2015 DPS)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is initiating a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Land Occupation Concessions specifically for various types of catering services, including hot food, ice cream, hot drinks, and alcohol bar catering. This procurement falls under the services category within the public authority - sub-central government sector, and is located in Durham, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled engagement milestone due by 28th February 2026. Interested parties must register on open-uk.org and complete the necessary documents attached to the 'Contract for Land Occupation Concessions (DPS)'. The contracting period is projected to begin on 1st March 2026 and end on 30th September 2033, indicating a long-term opportunity for suitable businesses.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering and event services sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in food and beverage services could benefit from bidding for the available pitches on council-owned land, particularly those capable of offering seasonal and event-driven services. The DPS setup ensures transparency and equal opportunity, allowing approved vendors to legally operate and compete for seasonal pitches. Businesses suited for this tender are those which can adhere to regulatory requirements under the PCR 2015 framework and can demonstrate reliability and quality in food and beverage services. This is a notable opportunity for expanding market presence and securing long-term municipal contracts.

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Notice Title

Contract for Land Occupation Concessions (PCR 2015 DPS)

Notice Description

This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is for Land Occupation Concessions which consist of the following type of vendors below: Hot Food catering; Ice Cream catering; Hot Drinks catering and Alcohol Bar catering. In the first instance this DPS will be used for catering vendors, however the scope of this DPS may expand into wider event provision. The purpose of this DPS is to create a list of approved compliant vendors and allow the vendor to bid for the opportunity to legally operate on seasonal pitches, on Council owned land for specific duration. This process ensures visibility and transparency. Please note, this solution was procured under PCR2015 and this notice is to ensure suppliers are aware of this DPS operating within Durham County Council land. Any interested parties should register on open-uk.org and complete the documents attached to 'Contract for Land Occupation Concessions (DPS).' Potential providers are able to complete the forms at anytime to be accepted onto stage 1 of the DPS. When opportunities arise, all bidders accepted onto stage 1 will be invited to bid for pitches, which are usually advertised on a seasonal basis.

Planning Information

If you are interested in applying to be on this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Land Occupation Concessions for Hot Food catering, Ice Cream catering or Hot Drinks catering, please register on open-uk.org and complete the documents attached to 'Contract for Land Occupation Concessions (DPS)'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033334-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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