Planning

Gadebridge Park Cafe Concession - Preliminary Market Engagement

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2025 at 14:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a catering concession at Gadebridge Park in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. The procurement, titled "Gadebridge Park Cafe Concession - Preliminary Market Engagement", is aimed at re-procuring a cafe operator for this key locality. The industry category pertains to restaurant, food-serving, and beverage-serving services. This process, set in a high-footfall location, offers potential year-round community engagement. Key dates include a closing date for the submission of preliminary engagement questionnaires by 21 July 2025, followed by a more formal procurement process later in the year. Interested suppliers need to engage with the process through the 'Supply Hertfordshire' e-tendering portal.

This tender can significantly enhance growth opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage sector, particularly experienced and innovative providers capable of delivering quality and inclusive services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the park's strong seasonal and community presence, which could lead to increased market exposure. Ideal candidates are expected to propose creative food and beverage concepts, explore commercial models like fixed rent or turnover share, and address community engagement strategies. Such opportunities could not only boost income generation but also establish operators as key contributors to the local economy and community well-being.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gadebridge Park Cafe Concession - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement - Gadebridge Park Cafe Concession (Dacorum Borough Council) This is a request for information and NOT a tender opportunity. Overview Dacorum Borough Council is exploring the re-procurement of a catering concession at Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead. We are inviting experienced and innovative food and beverage providers to engage with us as part of a soft market testing exercise that will inform the future procurement of a new cafe operator for this key green space. This is a valuable opportunity to operate from a high-footfall, destination park at the heart of the borough with strong seasonal traffic and year-round community use. Key Aims We are seeking input to understand: * What kind of food and beverage offer would best meet the expectations of park users * How to maximise income generation while delivering a quality and inclusive experience * The preferred commercial model (e.g. fixed rent, turnover share, hybrid) * The level of interest and capacity among potential operators * Innovations that could increase footfall, customer satisfaction, and community engagement Location: Just north of Hemel Hempstead Old Town, Hertfordshire, Gadebridge Park benefits from excellent pedestrian access and lies adjacent to key town centre routes. To access further information about this catering concession and to submit a questionnaire, interested parties will need to download these from the Council's e-tendering portal 'Supply Hertfordshire'. Suppliers must register to use the portal - this is free of charge. Documents can be downloaded from the portal and via this link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Completed questions can be submitted up to 12 noon on 21 July 2025.

Planning Information

We ask all interested parties to respond to the questionnaire via the Council’s e-tendering portal ‘Supply Hertfordshire’. Suppliers must register to use the portal – this is free of charge. Documents can be downloaded from the portal and via this link https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ITLogin.aspx The closing date for the questionnaire is 12 noon on 21 July 2025. A formal procurement process will follow later in 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034806-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
24 Jun 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sue Foster
Contact Email
procurement@dacorum.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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