Tender

P2141 - Handsworth Park Cafe and Boathouse

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 10:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for a concession contract titled "P2141 - Handsworth Park Café and Boathouse," situated in Birmingham, UK (region UKG31). The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for cafeteria services, with an anticipated gross contract value of £216,000. The tender is currently in the active stage with submissions expected by 12:00 noon on 27th February 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2026 and will run for a period of six years. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest through the Council's e-tendering system, 'in-tend'. The procurement method is an open competition suitable for opportunities below the threshold, aligning with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cafeteria or food service management to expand their operations, particularly those experienced in running concessions. Organisations with a proven track record in delivering high-quality customer service in a similar capacity will be well-suited to compete, as the award criteria weight 60% on quality and 40% on price. The opportunity allows businesses to leverage a long-term partnership with Birmingham City Council and to establish a presence in a vibrant community location within Handsworth Park, thus promoting growth and visibility in the public sector service industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P2141 - Handsworth Park Cafe and Boathouse

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of a concession contract for Handsworth Park Cafe and Boathouse. The contract for the services will commence in April 2026 and will be in place for a period of 6 years. Please refer to the tender pack for further details. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by 12:00 (noon) on 27th February 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06119b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007874-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55511000 - Canteen and other restricted-clientele cafeteria services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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