Planning

SOL30024 SOL Concessions in Solihull Parks 2026

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process under the title "SOL30024 SOL Concessions in Solihull Parks 2026." This project is categorised under the service industry, specifically targeting catering and concession services in parks, covering items such as ice cream, refreshments, and food. The current procurement stage is in the planning phase, with a pre-market engagement questionnaire scheduled for completion by 22nd January 2026. The official tender notice is anticipated to be released by 1st March 2026. The location for this project is Solihull, United Kingdom, falling within the UKG32 region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses experienced in catering and food services to expand their operations by engaging in a long-term concession contract. Companies well-versed in providing high-quality refreshments and food services in public parks are encouraged to consider this opportunity. The contract specifically invites SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, offering a contract period from 23rd May 2026 to 22nd May 2032 with potential renewal options extending to May 2034. This procurement presents an attractive growth avenue for businesses aiming to build a strong presence in the public services sector within Solihull.

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Notice Title

SOL30024 SOL Concessions in Solihull Parks 2026

Notice Description

Concession contract for vendors sufficiently experienced and qualified for designated Solihull Parks covering Ice Cream, Refreshments and food

Planning Information

Pre-Market engagement Questionnaire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084731-2025
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

15555100 - Ice cream

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

55320000 - Meal-serving services

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

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
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 22 May 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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