Planning

Trading in parks-Soft market testing for flagship sites

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 14:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently in the Planning stage, focusing on the industry category of services, particularly recreational-area services. The project, titled "Trading in parks-Soft market testing for flagship sites," involves a soft market testing exercise, with documents already published for preliminary engagement. This engagement aims to explore suitable opportunities for trading within parks. Noteworthy dates include an engagement milestone due by 20 February 2026, with the actual trading phase scheduled from 23 February to 23 March 2026. The procurement process is taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically region UKD63, in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recreational-area services and park management. Companies with innovative solutions for park trading or those experienced in implementing large-scale recreational projects may find this opportunity particularly beneficial for business growth. The buyer's proactive approach in market testing implies an openness to versatile solutions, making it an ideal prospect for businesses eager to demonstrate their competitive edge and to secure contracts with Cheshire West and Chester Council, a key sub-central government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trading in parks-Soft market testing for flagship sites

Notice Description

Trading in parks-Soft market testing for flagship sites Please find soft market document published on the chest. www.the-chest.org.uk

Planning Information

Trading in parks-Soft market testing for flagship sites Please find soft market document published on the chest. www.the-chest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06157d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009509-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92330000 - Recreational-area services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Mar 2026 30 days
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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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