---
title: "Front of House Service Chester Market"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05290c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05290c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Front of House Service Chester Market

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05290c

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council, a sub-central government public authority, is overseeing the procurement of services for the Front of House operations at Chester Market. The tender process has concluded with the contract awarded to IKO NORTHGATE LIMITED, an SME, and the procurement stage is at completion with the contract now active. This open procedure contract, valued at £2,753,852 gross, initiates on 1st April 2026 and extends to 31st March 2029, with a possible renewal up to 24 months beyond its end date. The procurement falls under the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services category, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the leisure and hospitality sector, particularly those proficient in managing first-class service environments. Ideal contenders would be SMEs capable of handling responsibilities such as floor management, cleaner deployment, crockery and cutlery maintenance, and security checks. The Cheshire Market project serves as a gateway for local businesses aiming to expand their presence in the region by leveraging their expertise in market management. The comprehensive service delivery at Chester Market aligns with the strategic aims of businesses looking to amplify their reach in multiple sectors across England.

## Notice

Front of house team to support the Market Manager in delivering a first-class leisure experience in the market by taking responsibility for the delivery of the following areas: Floor Manager (s) Floor staff Cleaning of the dining areas Cleaning of cutlery and crockery Cleaning of the market toilets Security

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension period of up to 24 months

### Planning Information

www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021939-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-03-31 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,140,000 |
| Lots value | £2,140,000 |
| Awards value | £2,293,210 |
| Contracts value | £2,293,210 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IKO NORTHGATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 16:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021939-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 15:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003577-2026
- 7 Nov 2025 at 14:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072078-2025
- 29 May 2025 at 14:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028549-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021939-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003577-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072078-2025
  7th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028549-2025
  29th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ikoprojects.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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