Planning

Expression of Interest to Provide a Catering Service within Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 13:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chesterfield Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process seeking expressions of interest for providing catering services at the recently redeveloped Stephenson Memorial Hall in Chesterfield. This opportunity falls under the industry category of canteen and catering services, with the project commencing from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2036. The council is looking for a qualified catering operator to manage a Caf é Bar within the venue, which promises to be a unique commercial offering. Interested parties need to provide initial expressions of interest by 3rd October 2025, during which potential suppliers will submit preliminary information such as previous industry experience and relevant qualifications.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses to expand their offerings and gain a foothold in a prominent location within Chesterfield. It is particularly suited to experienced catering operators who can deliver a diverse and inclusive menu at competitive prices, ensuring a financial return. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, aligning with the council's aim to foster varied and accessible service provisions. The successful bidder will benefit from the substantial footfall of the Stephenson Memorial Hall, tapping into a diverse customer base and enhancing their business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest to Provide a Catering Service within Chesterfield

Notice Description

This is an opportunity for suppliers to express an interest to provide catering services within the recently redeveloped Stephenson Memorial Hall within Chesterfield. The redeveloped Stephenson Memorial Hall will include the Cafe Bar, centrally relocated within Stephenson Memorial Hall, which will mark both the beginning and end of the visitor journey, providing a unique commercial opportunity for the Cafe Bar. There is now an opportunity for an experienced catering operator to define the full food and beverage offering. The venue is seeking an operator who can generate a financial return and provide a diverse, inclusive offer at affordable prices for all customers. All relevant documentation related to this Preliminary Market engagement can be found via the below link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=d6b14578-568a-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Planning Information

The Council is offering the opportunity for potential suppliers to provide a catering facility within Chesterfield. There will be an initial expression of interest stage where potential suppliers will be asked to provide a high level of information including past experience within the industry and relevant qualifications they hold. Suppliers will then be shortlisted to subsequent interview and site visit stages after which a full business proposal will be presented by suppliers. The Council will determine which proposal is the most commercially feasible and attractive. All relevant documentation relating to this Preliminary Market Engagement can be found via the below link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=d6b14578-568a-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059502
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054310-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

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
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2036 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
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chesterfield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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