Deer Barns Catering Kiosk at Bradgate Park

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking to engage a business to operate a catering kiosk at Bradgate Park as part of its ongoing procurement process. This tender, titled "Deer Barns Catering Kiosk at Bradgate Park," falls under the services industry category, specifically catering services, and involves sub-central government authority. The location for the service delivery is in Leicester, UK. Currently, the procurement stage is active under an open competition method, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 12th September 2025 and a tender submission deadline set for 19th September 2025. The contract is slated to commence on 1st April 2026 and may run until 31st March 2029, with possible extensions up to a total of five years.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in high-quality catering services, given the award criteria emphasising quality and price with respective weightings of 30% and 70%. The concessionary nature of the contract allows businesses to explore a market within the popular Bradgate Park area, potentially enhancing brand visibility and generating new revenue streams. The flexibility of extending the contract term could offer long-term growth, making this an appealing prospect for businesses eager to establish or expand their presence in the catering domain.

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Deer Barns Catering Kiosk at Bradgate Park

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

8th August 2025 11:32:09 AM

Tender Deadline

19th September 2025 11:00:00 AM Today
Contract Summary

Bradgate Park Trust is now offering the opportunity for an operator to trade from a small kiosk attached to the Deer Barns café and Visitor Centre in the centre of the park. Licenses will commence from 1st April 2026 and run for three years up until 31st March 2029. This contract may potentially be extended beyond the initial 3-year period for period/s of up to a maximum of a further 24 months, taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years. Any extension(s) will be at the sole discretion of Bradgate Park Trust. The concession contracts are to be regarded as a speculative venture and no guarantee of work is given by the Trust, and Suppliers will have to form their own views as to the potential of such an arrangement.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-058417

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Below Threshold - Open Competition

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

Commissioning.Support@leics.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

County Hall

Leicester

LE3 8RA

United Kingdom

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Deer Barns Catering Kiosk at Bradgate Park

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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