Tender

Request For Proposal for Catering at Stephensons Memorial Hall

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking a supplier through an open procurement process to provide catering services at the redeveloped Stephensons Memorial Hall located in Chesterfield, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 5th January 2026. This opportunity falls within the services category, specifically under catering services, as classified by CPV 55520000. The contract will commence on 1st May 2026 and will last until 1st May 2031, providing a multi-year financial arrangement. Interested applicants can submit their tenders via the Proactis E-tendering portal.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their operations by establishing a foothold in a public facility with substantial patronage. The nature of the opportunity, involving either a concession contract or a lease arrangement, allows for flexibility and potential financial growth for the selected business. Companies with expertise or operational focus in the catering industry will find this opportunity particularly appealing, given the scope for creativity and financial partnership with a public authority.

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Notice Title

Request For Proposal for Catering at Stephensons Memorial Hall

Notice Description

This opportunity is for a supplier to submit a proposal to provide catering facilities at the recently redeveloped Stephensons Memorial Hall in Chesterfield.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072026-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - 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
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

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