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North Wirral Coastal Park - Catering Opportunity

WIRRAL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 12:02

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is the buying organisation for two procurement processes concerning North Wirral Coastal Park. The first process awarded a contract for a seasonal catering concession, focusing on providing high-quality street food and drink, potentially complemented by music and entertainment. This contract, valued at £60,000, covers March 2026 to September 2028 and involves 'The Bus Yard Ltd' as the supplier. For the second process, the council is actively seeking bids for leasing a section of the coastal path for a 'pop up' food and beverage offering, which will operate seasonally. The deadline for enquiry submissions closes on 6th January 2026, and tender submissions must be completed by 9th January 2026. The procurement method for both tenders is open competition below threshold, inviting diverse stakeholder participation.

The catering concession at North Wirral Coastal Park presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food services, outdoor events, and tourism-related industries. Enterprises providing street food, beverages, and entertainment stand to gain from the increased visitor interaction and the chance to establish a local presence over the contract period. This tender is ideal for small and medium enterprises that focus on high-quality offerings and innovative visitor experiences. Moreover, the 'pop up' food and beverage opportunity encourages innovative approaches in seasonal offerings on the coastal path, making it suitable for SMEs and ventures with a focus on dynamic market entries and local engagement strategies.

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Notice Title

North Wirral Coastal Park - Catering Opportunity

Notice Description

The contract is for a seasonal catering concession at North Wirral Coastal Park (western end of the promenade near Wallasey Beach), operating typically April to September each year under a 3-year fixed-term lease. The successful operator will provide a high-quality street food and drink offer, potentially including music and entertainment, to enhance the visitor experience and support the local tourism economy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013786-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcorporate@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
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
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BUS YARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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