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title: "Operation of Pavilion Bar"
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buyer: "THORNE MOORENDS COUNCIL"
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# Operation of Pavilion Bar

Buyer: THORNE MOORENDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f015159e-ba80-44c1-b176-61ef7078217a

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## Summary

Thorne-Moorends Town Council has recently awarded a contract for the operation of the Pavilion Bar located at Moorends Recreational Ground, Doncaster, England. The award, announced on the 8th of May 2026, marks the completion stage of the procurement process. The opportunity captures the essence of a vibrant community space, integrated within a new state-of-the-art pavilion serving local sports teams, community groups, and hosting private events. The operation covers essential bar facilities such as a bar area measuring approximately 7mx2m, a cellar, and office space for administrative tasks. Key dates include the tender return by 12pm on the 10th of April 2026, with the contract period starting from 1st August 2026 until 1st August 2029. The contract falls under the services category and specifically targets food and beverages. The tender was procured through a direct process, utilising a single tender action suitable for SMEs, ensuring a focus on the localised economic growth.

This tender presents an outstanding opportunity for business growth, particularly attracting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given its focus on providing a high-quality bar service in a community hub. The venue is equipped with essential facilities, including a modern kitchen and large hall, ensuring the potential for hosting a myriad of events. Businesses with expertise in operating bar services, familiar with community engagement, and capable of adhering to safety and community support standards would find this venture rewarding. The successful supplier is the Bar Hire Company, demonstrating their ability to leverage such opportunities for substantial growth, as evidenced by the considerable contract value of £450,000. The location at Moorends Recreational Ground, known for community gatherings such as Gala and Fireworks events, further enhances prospects for revenue generation through public engagement and exceptional service delivery.

## Notice

Thorne-Moorends Town Council invites suitably experienced operators to tender for the licence/lease to operate the bar facilities at Moorends Pavilion. The Pavilion serves local sports teams, community groups, and private events. The bar is a key facility within the venue and must be operated professionally, responsibly, and in a manner that supports the wider community. The pavilion is a new state-of-the-art facility currently in construction, designed to serve sports teams, community groups, and private events. The venue will feature an events space, modern kitchen, bar, and sports facilities, providing an excellent opportunity for a professional operator to manage a high-quality bar service at the heart of the community. The Pavilion is located at Moorends Recreational Ground, home to local sports teams. The site also features a large outdoor playpark, extensive green space, and hosts the annual Moorends Gala and Fireworks events. The area included in the licence a bar measuring approx. 7mx2m and cellar room approx. 5.4mx2.8m situated within the large community & events space. Additionally, use of an office for administrative purposes is available. The bar will come fitted with shutters to ensure security and safe operation. The pavilion contains large hall, kitchen, toilets, changing rooms for sports and a smaller events space/meeting room. The hiring of the hall and other facilities for private events will remain under the control of the Council. The bar licensee would be expected to operate the bar for any events where alcohol service is required. The building is fully secured with CCTV and an alarm system, providing a safe environment for staff, visitors and stock, however the licensee would be responsible for insuring their own stock and equipment. If you are interested in running the cafe with effect from 2025, please request details of the application process and form from Sam Goodfellow, Town Clerk at email: clerk@thorne-moorends.gov.uk address: Assembly Rooms, Fieldside, Thorne, Doncaster DN8 4AE, telephone: (01405) 818015. Proposed Contract Commencement: TBC Tender Return Date: by 12pm, 10th April 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa6c8b79-63b9-484a-a006-670afc91eef0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THORNE MOORENDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN8 4AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Thorne & Moorends |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAR HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa6c8b79-63b9-484a-a006-670afc91eef0
- 12 Mar 2026 at 11:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ab22789-2b5b-4b3c-a10c-76e94be16b24
- 12 Mar 2026 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ab22789-2b5b-4b3c-a10c-76e94be16b24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa6c8b79-63b9-484a-a006-670afc91eef0
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ab22789-2b5b-4b3c-a10c-76e94be16b24
  12th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7503d6e-be94-44c8-9490-be9e17abb9c0
- https://www.thorne-moorends.gov.uk/the-council/contracts-suppliers/
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2247ff2d-e278-4e3b-a20b-3e2dc68d6dc5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2cb67b81-a872-4e50-ac23-97694f54a162

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thorne-moorends.gov.uk

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