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CAFE Provision at Wigmore Valley Park

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

20 Jul 2026 at 10:11

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 17:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council initiated a tender process for the provision of a café at Wigmore Valley Park, as part of the park's redevelopment project. The procurement process was classified under the industry category of canteen and catering services and adopted an open competition method. The procurement process fell below the threshold category, with an overall contract value projected at £360,000 gross, equivalent to £300,000 net. Key dates included the tender period ending on 11th February 2026 and the contract period spanning from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2028, with a possible extension of another year. Unfortunately, the tender process was eventually cancelled on 20th July 2026 due to technical issues and a lack of compliant bids, thus concluding the procurement stage at tender cancellation.

This tender opportunity aimed at establishing a new café at a prominent public park offered significant business growth prospects, particularly for enterprises within the food service industry. The open nature of the tender method encouraged competitive participation, providing an equal platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to vie for the contract. Operators with a keen understanding of retail catering and a strategic approach to expanding footfall in public spaces would have found this venture particularly beneficial for enhancing their portfolios and community presence. Despite the cancellation, future similar openings in the region could still present robust opportunities for businesses prepared to meet public procurement standards and innovate within the service delivery framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAFE Provision at Wigmore Valley Park

Notice Description

Luton Rising has redeveloped and upgraded Wigmore Valley Park and as part of the refurbishment is installing a cabin as a cafe provision with external seating area. We are now looking for a provider to operate the cafe to meet the demand and grow the opportunity as the use of the park increases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061272
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068127-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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