Tender

Consessions in Parks 2026

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 10:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently inviting tenders for catering concessions in various parks including Shakerley Mere, Marbury Park, Rivacre Valley Park, Sandy Lane Aqua Park, and Grestys Waste. This procurement process is under the category of services, specifically concerning food, beverages, and related services. The project is open to competition below the threshold under an open procurement method. Businesses have until 10 March 2026 to submit their proposals, with an enquiry deadline set for 3 March 2026. This initiative falls within the UKD region and aims to commence on 25 March 2026 and continue until 25 March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in catering and food services. Businesses with capabilities in providing mobile or static food and beverage services could benefit greatly, capitalising on the stable and extended contract period. The concessions allow for a variety of services including hot and cold beverages, hot food, and ice creams, lending potential for diverse offerings. Given the competitive nature and scoring-based evaluation, businesses equipped to meet quality requirements and innovate in food service delivery will likely be positioned well for success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consessions in Parks 2026

Notice Description

The Services shall consist of catering concessions at the sites: Shakerley Mere,Marbury Park, Rivacre Valley Park, Sandy Lane Aqua Park and Grestys Waste Catering concessions can include hot/cold beverages, hot food and ice cream among other things but the provision of such shall be at the Authority's sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014148-2026
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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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