Planning

Pre-Market Engagement Normanby Hall Country Park

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council has initiated a procurement process focused on creating a Signature Heritage, Hospitality, and Events Destination at Normanby Hall Country Park. This project is in the planning stage, with key market engagement documentation being available as of 29th January 2026. The procurement, which targets the hotel, restaurant, retail trade, and real estate services industries, is set in Scunthorpe, within the United Kingdom's UKE13 region. A market engagement milestone is scheduled for 20th February 2026, allowing potential stakeholders to prepare for potential partnerships that will utilise the estate's full potential as a commercial destination.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in food and beverage, weddings, premium events, and accommodation services, as well as retail and leisure integrations. The opportunity is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the portfolio-scale proposition encompassing various service offerings. By engaging with this project, businesses can contribute to transforming Normanby Hall into a regionally significant destination, enhancing their market presence and driving business growth in the hospitality and heritage sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement Normanby Hall Country Park

Notice Description

Create a Signature Heritage, Hospitality and Events Destination The Council is exploring future operating and partnership models that will unlock the estate's full potential as a commercial destination, while safeguarding its heritage and public value. This is not a single-asset opportunity. It is a portfolio-scale proposition, encompassing: * A destination food and beverage offer * Weddings and premium private events * Short-stay and experiential accommodation * Retail, local produce and curated gifting * Education, interpretation and seasonal programming * Golf and leisure integration The ambition is to move from a well-loved local asset to a regionally significant destination brand.

Planning Information

All information and documentation can be found using the link below https://procure.northlincs.gov.uk/s/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06117a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007813-2026
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

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 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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