Notice Information
Notice Title
Beacon Park, Lichfield - Seasonal Concessions Opportunities
Notice Description
Lichfield District Council is seeking to engage with experienced and suitably qualified contractors and suppliers interested in delivering seasonal outdoor activities at Beacon Park, Lichfield. As part of its commitment to enhancing public spaces for the enjoyment of residents and visitors, the Council intends to utilise areas of Beacon Park to host a range of summer activities. These may include, but are not limited to: Inflatable attractions Go-Karting Donkey rides Face painting The purpose of this notice is to assess market interest and capability, and to inform the development of a possible concession tender or licence opportunity. Up to four activity areas are available within high footfall locations in Beacon Park (WS13 6RA). Vehicular access to the site is limited. All access must be via the approved entrance at Bunkers Hill, with strict adherence to an approved site risk assessment and access protocol. Any concessions will be licensed by the Council. However, the granting of a licence will not prevent the Council from issuing street trading consents to other individuals or businesses in the same vicinity. Responses to this notice may be used to inform a select list of suppliers to be invited for any future or associated procurement opportunities. There is no guarantee that any opportunity will be issued following this market engagement exercise. Suppliers who wish to express their interest should do so by emailing procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk by no later than 10th November 2025. Please note: The Council reserves the right to invite quotes only from those who have expressed an interest as part of this process. The Council is not obligated to seek or accept any quotations if, at its sole discretion, it considers that the suppliers are not a suitable fit or if it decides not to proceed with the opportunity.
Planning Information
Interested parties should submit an expression of interest by emailing procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk no later than 10 November 2025, including: Company name and contact details Summary of relevant experience in delivering similar services Outline of proposed activities (if known) There will be no in-person event, but interested suppliers may submit clarification questions by email to parks@lichfielddc.gov.uk The Council reserves the right to invite quotes only from those parties who have expressed an interest during this engagement phase.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05cf72
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066577-2025
- 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
92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
-
- CPV Codes
92330000 - Recreational-area services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 20 Oct 20254 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 24 Nov 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 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
- LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LICHFIELD
- Postcode
- WS13 6YU
- Post Town
- Walsall
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG24 Staffordshire CC
- Delivery Location
- TLG West Midlands (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Lichfield
- Electoral Ward
- Stowe
- Westminster Constituency
- Lichfield
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066577-2025
20th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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