Tender

AT1889 CAFE Provision at Wigmore Valley Park

LUTON COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Luton Council involves the provision of café services at Wigmore Valley Park. This open competition under the category of canteen and catering services is in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 24th February 2026, while enquiries can be made up to 20th February 2026. The location for service delivery is the UKH21 region, with Luton Council acting as the buyer. The legal basis for this tender is UKPGA 2023/54, targeting services that meet the growing demand as the park's usage increases.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food and beverage services, particularly those capable of efficiently managing a café operation. The project, valued at up to £360,000, encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs. It offers the chance to operate at a redeveloped park, including aspects like external seating, which enhances customer experience. A successful bid could facilitate business growth over a contracted period starting from 1st April 2026, with a potential renewal option for an additional year. The award criteria are focused purely on quality, providing an opportunity for businesses that can demonstrate excellence in service delivery.

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Notice Title

AT1889 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ebc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012764-2026
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
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
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kasia Kosciuszko
Contact Email
kasia.kosciuszko@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582548087

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

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