Tender

Catering Concession at Dales Countryside Museum

YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 07:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is seeking to award a catering concession within the Dales Countryside Museum, located adjacent to the National Park Visitor Centre in Bainbridge, United Kingdom. This procurement initiative falls under the 'tender' stage and is classified within the catering services industry. The contract allows for a potential franchise offering within the museum capable of hosting up to 50 covers. It requires the café to adhere to the Kids in Museums Family Café Standard. The open competition process is valued at £36,000 and will conclude with the tender submission deadline on 3rd June 2026. The contract period is set to commence from 1st July 2026 and can extend to a maximum of five years, including an optional two-year extension.

This opportunity presents significant growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the catering sector, particularly those equipped to deliver high-quality service standards and innovative dining solutions. The competition favours proposals that offer a strong emphasis on quality, with a 70% quality to 30% price evaluation ratio. Therefore, businesses with a solid record of compliance, competitive pricing, and a comprehensive service approach backed by strong references stand to benefit. This tender provides a unique chance to operate within a popular tourist destination, potentially attracting a wide variety of patrons throughout the year, enabling sustained business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Concession at Dales Countryside Museum

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to award a contract for a catering franchise located within the Dales Countryside Museum building, adjacent to the National Park Visitor Centre. The Museum is open 7 days a week throughout the year but is closed for part of January. The cafe would be required to be open when the Museum is open and the franchise will be able to offer approximately 30 covers within the building, together with the opportunity to serve food outside on picnic tables. There is an upper limit of 50 covers. The service and offer must meet the Kids in Museums Family Cafe Standard. The catering franchise may be opened independently of the Museum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 years available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06999f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044744-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 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
YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BAINBRIDGE
Postcode
DL8 5EL
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Leyburn & Middleham
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

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