---
title: "SOL30024 SOL Concessions in Solihull Parks 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f9f4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-19"
---

# SOL30024 SOL Concessions in Solihull Parks 2026

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f9f4

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## Summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process under the title "SOL30024 SOL Concessions in Solihull Parks 2026." This project is categorised under the service industry, specifically targeting catering and concession services in parks, covering items such as ice cream, refreshments, and food. The current procurement stage is in the planning phase, with a pre-market engagement questionnaire scheduled for completion by 22nd January 2026. The official tender notice is anticipated to be released by 1st March 2026. The location for this project is Solihull, United Kingdom, falling within the UKG32 region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses experienced in catering and food services to expand their operations by engaging in a long-term concession contract. Companies well-versed in providing high-quality refreshments and food services in public parks are encouraged to consider this opportunity. The contract specifically invites SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, offering a contract period from 23rd May 2026 to 22nd May 2032 with potential renewal options extending to May 2034. This procurement presents an attractive growth avenue for businesses aiming to build a strong presence in the public services sector within Solihull.

## Notice

Concession contract for vendors sufficiently experienced and qualified for designated Solihull Parks covering Ice Cream, Refreshments and food

### Planning Information

Pre-Market engagement Questionnaire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084731-2025 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 May 2026 - 22 May 2032 |
| 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 | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG32 Solihull |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 15555100 - Ice cream
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 55320000 - Meal-serving services
- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 10:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084731-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084731-2025
  19th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://solihull.my.site.com/s/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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