Tender

Woking Park Catering Kiosk

WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

Woking Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring a catering operator for a static kiosk in Woking Park, adjacent to the children's play area. The opportunity, titled "Woking Park Catering Kiosk," falls within the services industry category and is open for competition under an "open" procurement method, which is suitable for below-threshold contracts. Interested bidders should note the deadline for electronic submissions by 16:00 on 2nd February 2026. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2032, with an estimated gross value of £288,000 over the period.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for catering businesses looking to expand or enhance their market presence, particularly those with a focus on community, social, and personal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement explicitly supports their participation. Successful tenderers will be assessed on a combination of quality and price, aligning with the council's aim to enhance visitor experiences. Businesses with innovative food and beverage offerings and a commitment to delivering high-quality service will find this opportunity particularly compelling.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woking Park Catering Kiosk

Notice Description

Woking Borough Council is inviting bids from suitably experienced caterers to operate the licence of the static catering kiosk in Woking Park. The requirement is for daily operation of the kiosk, delivering a high-quality catering service which both complements and enhances the wider visitor experience in Woking Park. The kiosk is situated next to the children's play area in Woking Park.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006883-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@woking.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU21 6YL
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Woking
Electoral Ward
Canalside
Westminster Constituency
Woking

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