Tender

Contract for Street Trading Pitches within Swansea Council including Swansea Seafront

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 12:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has initiated an active tender for a contract relating to 12 Street Trading Pitches, including those on the Swansea Seafront. This procurement is taking place under the Welsh devolved regulations, and falls within the "catering services" industry category. The tender, titled "Contract for Street Trading Pitches within Swansea Council," is being conducted through an open procurement method, below the threshold, meaning it involves an open competition. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, and businesses are invited to submit their bids by the deadline of 25th February 2026. Enquiries must be submitted by 18th February 2026. The total contract value is set at £41,998. The procurement process is managed electronically, with submissions to be made via the Sell2Wales platform.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those who can offer a diverse range of products and demonstrate an understanding of environmental impact. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the lot structure and award criteria are tailored to reward quality in these areas. With a contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and potential extensions until 2029, participating businesses could benefit from a stable, long-term opportunity to expand their presence in a vibrant city centre and seafront location. This contract not only aligns with catering services but also requires innovation in product diversity and sustainability practices, thereby offering growth potential for businesses operating within these frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Street Trading Pitches within Swansea Council including Swansea Seafront

Notice Description

Contract for 12 Street Trading Pitches within Swansea Council including Swansea Seafront

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year lease agreement 01/04/26-31/03/27 3 year lease agreement 01/04/26-31/03/29

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007067-2026
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Sara Gibbons
Contact Email
sara.gibbons@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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