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Award

13 May 2026 at 13:41

Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for the "AT1889 Cafe Provision at Wigmore Valley Park" project, falling under the services category. The contract involves operating a cafe in the refurbished Wigmore Valley Park, with provisions for an external seating area. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method below the thresholds, and the legal basis is established under UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement took place in the East of England region, specifically in Luton, with the tender stage occurring earlier in 2026. The contract period extends from 14th April 2026 to 13th April 2028, with a potential one-year renewal, and was signed with Royal Voluntary Service, a large-scale supplier based in Stoke-on-Trent, under a concession agreement.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses, primarily within the catering services sector, to capitalise on the increasing demand at the park. Enterprises that specialise in food and beverage services and those capable of managing indoor and outdoor dining environments would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The open and competitive nature of this tender suggests suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, particularly those capable of harnessing the vibrant growth anticipated at Wigmore Valley Park. This initiative aims to leverage increased park attendance and utilisation, offering a robust platform for business expansion in the local area.

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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. The appointed provider will operate the cafe under a concession agreement to meet the demand and grow the opportunity as the use of the park increases. The value of the agreement is unknown at this stage and is based on an initial estimate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ebc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043986-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE

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