---
title: "Contract for Land Occupation Concessions (PCR 2015 DPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054f15"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-18"
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# Contract for Land Occupation Concessions (PCR 2015 DPS)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f15

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## Summary

Durham County Council is initiating a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Land Occupation Concessions specifically for various types of catering services, including hot food, ice cream, hot drinks, and alcohol bar catering. This procurement falls under the services category within the public authority - sub-central government sector, and is located in Durham, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled engagement milestone due by 28th February 2026. Interested parties must register on open-uk.org and complete the necessary documents attached to the 'Contract for Land Occupation Concessions (DPS)'. The contracting period is projected to begin on 1st March 2026 and end on 30th September 2033, indicating a long-term opportunity for suitable businesses.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering and event services sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in food and beverage services could benefit from bidding for the available pitches on council-owned land, particularly those capable of offering seasonal and event-driven services. The DPS setup ensures transparency and equal opportunity, allowing approved vendors to legally operate and compete for seasonal pitches. Businesses suited for this tender are those which can adhere to regulatory requirements under the PCR 2015 framework and can demonstrate reliability and quality in food and beverage services. This is a notable opportunity for expanding market presence and securing long-term municipal contracts.

## Notice

This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is for Land Occupation Concessions which consist of the following type of vendors below: Hot Food catering; Ice Cream catering; Hot Drinks catering and Alcohol Bar catering. In the first instance this DPS will be used for catering vendors, however the scope of this DPS may expand into wider event provision. The purpose of this DPS is to create a list of approved compliant vendors and allow the vendor to bid for the opportunity to legally operate on seasonal pitches, on Council owned land for specific duration. This process ensures visibility and transparency. Please note, this solution was procured under PCR2015 and this notice is to ensure suppliers are aware of this DPS operating within Durham County Council land. Any interested parties should register on open-uk.org and complete the documents attached to 'Contract for Land Occupation Concessions (DPS).' Potential providers are able to complete the forms at anytime to be accepted onto stage 1 of the DPS. When opportunities arise, all bidders accepted onto stage 1 will be invited to bid for pitches, which are usually advertised on a seasonal basis.

### Planning Information

If you are interested in applying to be on this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Land Occupation Concessions for Hot Food catering, Ice Cream catering or Hot Drinks catering, please register on open-uk.org and complete the documents attached to 'Contract for Land Occupation Concessions (DPS)'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033334-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2033 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC14 Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 13:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033334-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033334-2025
  18th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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