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Planning

25 Jun 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is planning a procurement process for the "Sun Pavilion Catering Contract," with the aim of providing high-quality bar and catering services. This process, tagged under the catering services industry, is currently in the planning stage. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2027 and conclude on 31st May 2032, with the possibility of renewal until 31st May 2037. The total estimated value of the contract is GBP 3,900,000, and it will take place in the UKE22 region of the United Kingdom. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published, and interested parties must note the scheduled deadline for engagement, which is 16th July 2026. Communication updates are expected until 30th September 2026, indicating a carefully structured timeline for this procurement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in catering services, particularly those adept at providing services for enterprises or institutions. With a focus on high-quality delivery, this contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its classification as a concession and specification allowing SME suitability. As a public authority within sub-central government, The North Yorkshire Council’s extensive procurement scheme may offer a significant platform for growth and partnership, encouraging competitive bids from capable firms prepared to engage in a long-term contract of significant scale. The structured planning ensures that well-prepared businesses have a clear path to plan and mobilize resources efficiently in anticipation of the tendering process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sun Pavilion Catering Contract

Notice Description

Request for Information for the provision of high quality bar and catering services

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106720&TID=100111816&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059663-2026
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
Not specified
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

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 31 May 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE 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
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
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
TLE22 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

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