Planning

Holiday and Food Activity Programme

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Holiday and Food Activity Programme" is being initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, a public authority under sub-central government. This planning stage process focuses on the provision of services in the field of restaurant and food-serving, with a significant budget of £4,500,000. The programme will operate from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2031, and is based in Northampton, UKF24, United Kingdom. As an open procedure falling under a special "light touch" regime, it allows for wide participation in the tender process. Potential suppliers should note the publication of a planned procurement notice on May 22, 2026, with further communication expected by August 1, 2026.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in food and restaurant services, particularly those with the capability to engage in long-term contracts under a framework agreement. The open procedure method encourages competition, allowing businesses of various sizes to tender. Companies adept at managing large-scale service contracts, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements or special regimes like the "light touch," will find this tender particularly attractive. This opportunity allows for strengthening business portfolios and establishing long-standing relationships with a major council such as West Northamptonshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Holiday and Food Activity Programme

Notice Description

Holiday and Food Activity Programme for West Northamptonshire Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a18b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048002-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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