Planning

Cafe & Hospitality Offers in North Lincolnshire

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by North Lincolnshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Café & Hospitality Offers in North Lincolnshire." The project aims to develop inviting, high-quality café spaces integrated with leisure, cultural, and community settings across various locations, including Scunthorpe, Brigg and District, Barton and District, and Isle of Axholme. The industry category is services, focusing on hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services. Key deadlines include the scheduled milestone for engagement documentation availability by 11 February 2026. The procurement process is governed under UK legislative framework 2023/54, ensuring compliance with local guidelines.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in café and hospitality management to expand their footprint within the local community sectors. The contract encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With the contract period starting on 1 June 2026 and concluding on 31 May 2029, successful bidders will have the chance to establish long-term service offerings in prominent community hubs. Businesses with capabilities in operating full-time cafés, part-time kiosks, or pop-up ventures are well-suited to compete in these diverse settings, thus fostering community engagement and enhancing local dining experiences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cafe & Hospitality Offers in North Lincolnshire

Notice Description

Our vision is to create inviting, high-quality cafe spaces that are well integrated with leisure, cultural and community settings. Places where visitors can relax before or after activities, where families feel at home, and where the local community can meet, eat and connect. Opportunities include full-time cafes, part-time kiosks or pop-ups at: Scunthorpe (North & South): The Pods (Scunthorpe), Ashby Hub, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre Brigg and District: Ancholme Leisure Centre Barton and District: Barton upon Humber Hub Isle of Axholme: Isle of Axholme Hub (Epworth), Crowle Community Hub (Crowle) and more!

Planning Information

Documentation available on portal linked below https://procure.northlincs.gov.uk/s/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061014
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007268-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Feb 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northlincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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