--- title: "Gadebridge Park Cafe Concession - Preliminary Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0552c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0552c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0552c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0552c5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-24" --- # Gadebridge Park Cafe Concession - Preliminary Market Engagement Buyer: DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0552c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0552c5.json) ## Summary Dacorum Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a catering concession at Gadebridge Park in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. The procurement, titled "Gadebridge Park Cafe Concession - Preliminary Market Engagement", is aimed at re-procuring a cafe operator for this key locality. The industry category pertains to restaurant, food-serving, and beverage-serving services. This process, set in a high-footfall location, offers potential year-round community engagement. Key dates include a closing date for the submission of preliminary engagement questionnaires by 21 July 2025, followed by a more formal procurement process later in the year. Interested suppliers need to engage with the process through the 'Supply Hertfordshire' e-tendering portal. This tender can significantly enhance growth opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage sector, particularly experienced and innovative providers capable of delivering quality and inclusive services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the park's strong seasonal and community presence, which could lead to increased market exposure. Ideal candidates are expected to propose creative food and beverage concepts, explore commercial models like fixed rent or turnover share, and address community engagement strategies. Such opportunities could not only boost income generation but also establish operators as key contributors to the local economy and community well-being. ## Notice Preliminary Market Engagement - Gadebridge Park Cafe Concession (Dacorum Borough Council) This is a request for information and NOT a tender opportunity. Overview Dacorum Borough Council is exploring the re-procurement of a catering concession at Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead. We are inviting experienced and innovative food and beverage providers to engage with us as part of a soft market testing exercise that will inform the future procurement of a new cafe operator for this key green space. This is a valuable opportunity to operate from a high-footfall, destination park at the heart of the borough with strong seasonal traffic and year-round community use. Key Aims We are seeking input to understand: * What kind of food and beverage offer would best meet the expectations of park users * How to maximise income generation while delivering a quality and inclusive experience * The preferred commercial model (e.g. fixed rent, turnover share, hybrid) * The level of interest and capacity among potential operators * Innovations that could increase footfall, customer satisfaction, and community engagement Location: Just north of Hemel Hempstead Old Town, Hertfordshire, Gadebridge Park benefits from excellent pedestrian access and lies adjacent to key town centre routes. To access further information about this catering concession and to submit a questionnaire, interested parties will need to download these from the Council's e-tendering portal 'Supply Hertfordshire'. Suppliers must register to use the portal - this is free of charge. Documents can be downloaded from the portal and via this link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Completed questions can be submitted up to 12 noon on 21 July 2025. ### Planning Information We ask all interested parties to respond to the questionnaire via the Council’s e-tendering portal ‘Supply Hertfordshire’. Suppliers must register to use the portal – this is free of charge. Documents can be downloaded from the portal and via this link https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ITLogin.aspx The closing date for the questionnaire is 12 noon on 21 July 2025. A formal procurement process will follow later in 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034806-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 24 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 | | 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 | DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP1 1DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## 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 - 24 Jun 2025 at 14:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034806-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034806-2025 24th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.dacorum.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home - https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ITLogin.aspx - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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