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P2141 - Handsworth Park Cafe

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 14:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process for the operation of the Handsworth Park Café. The procurement, under the main category "services," is to be managed through a concession contract set to commence in Autumn 2026, lasting six years. Located in Birmingham, UKG31 region, this opportunity requires interested parties to submit their proposals by 12:00 (noon) on 4th September 2026. Parties should utilise the Council's e-tendering system, In-tend, to express interest. The procurement method is an open competition, below threshold, focusing on the provision of cafeteria services, with the Council expecting submissions to be assessed based on quality (60%) and commercial considerations (40%).

This concession contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hospitality and food services to expand their footprint by managing a prominent café space in a popular public park. Businesses with experience in running cafes or similar establishments, particularly those that can demonstrate a commitment to quality services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. With the Council's emphasis on an open and competitive process, organisations looking to enhance their portfolio and service offerings in the public sector are encouraged to participate. The gross contract value is estimated at GBP 28,800, presenting a rewarding prospect for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P2141 - Handsworth Park Cafe

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an experienced operator for the provision of cafe services at Handsworth Park Cafe under a concession contract. The concession contract for the services will commence Autumn 2026 and will be in place for a period of six years. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by 12:00 (noon) on 4th September 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074338-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2032 Over 5 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
BIRMINGHAM 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
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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