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P2184 Handsworth Park former Sons of Rest Building

Birmingham City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 15:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 15:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has successfully awarded a contract for the operation of services at the former Sons of Rest building located in Handsworth Park, Birmingham. The procurement process, classified under the 'services' category, was managed via an open competition below the threshold as part of a concession agreement. This project aims to foster community engagement and regeneration efforts by offering various community services and meeting space in a heavily urbanised area. The opportunity, identified under CPV codes for building rental and recreational services, was initially tendered in mid-2025, with contracts now awarded beginning on 14 January 2026, extending over ten years until 13 January 2036. The awarding decision was made on 26 January 2026, with Friends of Handsworth Park being the successful bidder.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in community service provision, recreational activities, and venue management. A business well-suited for this contract would be one capable of managing diverse community activities and fostering social, economic, and environmental well-being. Companies in the service and recreational industries that can manage public spaces and provide a range of community-focused programmes would find this contract particularly appealing for expanding their business and building a strong community presence in Birmingham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P2184 Handsworth Park former Sons of Rest Building

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council is seeking to promote regeneration throughout the city and to promote not only the economic but also the social and environmental wellbeing of its residents and visitors to the city. This includes offering a diverse range of facilities and activities for citizens to participate in and experience. As part of this aspiration the Council is seeking a Concessionaire to operate the Services at the former Sons of Rest building at Handsworth Park. Birmingham is renowned for being a green city, with numerous parks, areas of open space & open water; where people can be active and enjoy the great outdoors. Over the past few years we've seen a significant increase to the visitor numbers in parks as people are realising the benefits that come from greenspace. The former Sons of Rest building at Handsworth Park offers an opportunity within a heavily urbanised area for a suitable space that can deliver community services/activities and meeting room hire. The contract will be let under a concession agreement for a period of ten years. Bidders should note that if successful all costs associated with the delivery of the service shall be the responsibility of the Concessionaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0557b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006744-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

70310000 - Building rental or sale services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£246,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Friends of Handsworth Park

Further Information

Notice Documents

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