Planning

Kensington Gardens Catering Concession

TRP TRADING COMPANY LIMITED

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Kensington Gardens Catering Concession is being organised by TRP TRADING COMPANY LIMITED, a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity. Located in London, United Kingdom, the process falls under the catering services industry category, with procurement beginning at the planning stage. The current phase involves a Preliminary Market Engagement to gather insights from potential bidders. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses through a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire by 13th February 2026. The tender's value is estimated at £26,000,000, and it is scheduled to start on 1st December 2026, with the contract potentially extending until 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services. Companies with experience in managing large-scale catering operations, especially within the public sector and concession frameworks, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process, classified as a concession and light-touch regime, encourages a competitive environment and promises a substantial growth opportunity for successful bidders over a multi-year term. The engagement offers potential vendors the chance to secure a prominent position within a historic London park, providing exposure and business expansion possibilities in the tourism and leisure market segments.

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Notice Title

Kensington Gardens Catering Concession

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement for Kensington Gardens Catering Concession For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Catering-services./CS95F57YRS To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CS95F57YRS

Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement is to engage and invite potential bidders to complete a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire for Kensington Gardens Catering Concession. This Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire is issued by The Royal Parks for the purposes of gathering information and views from the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ea8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006695-2026
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
Not specified
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
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Jan 2031 4-5 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
TRP TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Danny Forrest
Contact Email
procurement@royalparks.org.uk
Contact Phone
03000612000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 2UH
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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