Thriving Economy: New City Centre Box Space

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Notice Title

Thriving Economy: New City Centre Box Space

Notice Description

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, to establish the type of arrangement preferred within in the market for the delivery and operation of a city centre box space. Box Space / Food Hall-type venues have become an increasingly important part of the UK's hospitality and leisure landscape over the past decade, driven by changing consumer preferences, the rise of independent street-food operators and the growing demand for informal, experience-led social environments. The proposition combines multiple independent food traders, a centrally operated bar and flexible communal seating, all complemented by curated events programming and a strong operator-led brand identity. City of Wolverhampton Council are seeking input from market operators to determine input on the commercial model and contracting structure, as well as seek to confirm interest from the market.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to respond to the pre-market engagement questionnaire which is available via the Council's tendering portal, Due North: www.wolverhamptontenders.com

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a222
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057448-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

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: 18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2051 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode: WV1 1SH
Post Town: Wolverhampton
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3): TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location: TLG39 Wolverhampton
Local Authority: Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward: St Peters
Westminster Constituency: Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057448-2026
18th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053676-2026
8th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053671-2026
8th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048230-2026
22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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