--- title: "Catering operator for Victoria Park, Stafford" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-88fbf287-1f80-44a3-8a89-a7face334e2e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88fbf287-1f80-44a3-8a89-a7face334e2e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88fbf287-1f80-44a3-8a89-a7face334e2e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88fbf287-1f80-44a3-8a89-a7face334e2e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-07-10" --- # Catering operator for Victoria Park, Stafford Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88fbf287-1f80-44a3-8a89-a7face334e2e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88fbf287-1f80-44a3-8a89-a7face334e2e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88fbf287-1f80-44a3-8a89-a7face334e2e.json) ## Summary The Staffordshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the title "Catering operator for Victoria Park, Stafford". This project falls within the catering services industry and is aimed at enhancing the facilities within Victoria Park, located in Stafford, West Midlands. The initiative is supported by the National Heritage Lottery Fund, with an anticipated procurement commencement in August 2019 and the contract expected to be awarded by November 2019. Key engagement dates include an engagement end date of 16 July 2019, with the park reopening scheduled for June 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking to expand in the catering sector, particularly those able to operate within heritage and community-focused environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project will require providers who can cater to a diverse clientele, offering services like indoor and outdoor dining, community group hires, and catering for events. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the buying organisation through scheduled discussions on 16th and 17th July 2019. ## Notice Stafford Borough Council in partnership with the National Heritage Lottery Fund is restoring and enhancing Victoria Park in Stafford town centre. The Park is situated next the train station and sees over 600,000 footfall per year. It has a thriving and successful playpark and is a gem within the town. The complete masterplan for the project can be found on our website www.staffordbc.gov.uk/hlf the masterplan boasts a new events space and restored bandstand as well as a new training and education facility within the park grounds. Also as part of this high profile project, a brand new catering facility will be built in a prime location next to the river, and will provide indoor and outdoor seating for park visitors. Dependant on configuration it will cater for 32 indoor covers and 48 external covers with sheltered seating. The total cafe area is 125m2 including 60m2 of external decking. Internally, there is a small kitchen and dining area of 49m2. It has disabled toilet facilities and a small store covering 16m2. The space offers the opportunity for meetings or small party/community group hires. As such the overall space is very diverse and The Council's aim for the Contractor is to serve as wide a range of customers as possible. It is anticipated that the procurement for the catering concession will commence in August 2019 with a view to the contract being awarded in November 2019. The park is due to reopen in June 2020. Interested businesses and entrepreneurs have the option to discuss this exciting proposition on the 16th and 17th July 2019 at the Bowls Pavilion, Victoria Park, Tenterbanks, Stafford. The day will encompass a presentation on the proposed facilities and our vision for the future partnership with the supplier, there will then be chance to discuss the provision and provide feedback. All interested businesses are requested to e mail vburke@staffordbc.gov.uk and book an hours slot on their desired day. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28336575-74e5-4d81-b02c-25867d23324e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jul 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST16 3AQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Forebridge | | Westminster constituency | Stafford | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2019 at 09:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28336575-74e5-4d81-b02c-25867d23324e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28336575-74e5-4d81-b02c-25867d23324e 10th July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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