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Brio Leisure Vending 2026

Cheshire West and Chester Council

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Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 11:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council, through Brio Leisure, is preparing a soft market testing exercise for vending services across its leisure estate. The requirement covers the supply and operation of vending provision for food and beverages, including locations used by customers, staff and visitors. Vending may be the primary or only source of nourishment at late-evening venues and unstaffed facilities. The council wants to move towards a healthier and more sustainable vending model, developed with its Public Health team and supporting a broader approach to health and wellbeing. The work is categorised as services, covering food, beverages and related products alongside vending and retail trade services. Delivery will take place across the Brio Leisure estate associated with Cheshire West and Chester Council.

This procurement is at the planning stage and is currently a soft market testing exercise rather than an invitation to tender. The council has scheduled market engagement through a questionnaire, which it expects interested businesses to return by 17 August 2026. The anticipated contract period is from 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2029. The procurement is below the relevant threshold and is planned as a single lot. The expected procurement procedure and award method have not yet been set out. The council is using this engagement to understand the market before developing the future requirement, so the scope, procurement approach and final commercial terms may be informed by supplier responses.

The exercise is likely to suit vending operators able to provide and manage services across multiple leisure venues, including sites with late-evening activity or limited staffing. Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate reliable replenishment, equipment operation, maintenance and customer-focused service delivery. The council is specifically seeking innovative and forward-thinking operators that can help redesign vending around healthier product choices and more sustainable practices. Relevant experience in food and beverage vending, retail operations, public-sector or leisure environments, and supply-chain management will be useful. Businesses should be prepared to explain how they would support public health and wellbeing objectives while maintaining dependable access to refreshments. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to specialist regional operators as well as larger providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Brio Leisure Vending 2026

Notice Description

Brio Leisure is seeking to engage with innovative, forward-thinking vending operators for our upcoming soft market testing exercise. Vending services represent a vital touchpoint for our customers, staff, and visitors across our estate, frequently operating as the primary or sole source of nourishment during late evenings or at unstaffed provisions. In partnership with our Public Health team, our objective is to transition our vending provision into a healthier, sustainable model that supports a whole-systems approach to health and wellbeing.

Planning Information

Please submit questionnaire that has been uploaded to the chest and return via the email stated in the documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cea7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068166-2026
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 1 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Postcode Area
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
TLD6 Cheshire
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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