---
title: "Kensington Gardens Catering Concession"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ea8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRP TRADING COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# Kensington Gardens Catering Concession

Buyer: TRP TRADING COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ea8

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the Kensington Gardens Catering Concession is being organised by TRP TRADING COMPANY LIMITED, a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity. Located in London, United Kingdom, the process falls under the catering services industry category, with procurement beginning at the planning stage. The current phase involves a Preliminary Market Engagement to gather insights from potential bidders. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses through a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire by 13th February 2026. The tender's value is estimated at £26,000,000, and it is scheduled to start on 1st December 2026, with the contract potentially extending until 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services. Companies with experience in managing large-scale catering operations, especially within the public sector and concession frameworks, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process, classified as a concession and light-touch regime, encourages a competitive environment and promises a substantial growth opportunity for successful bidders over a multi-year term. The engagement offers potential vendors the chance to secure a prominent position within a historic London park, providing exposure and business expansion possibilities in the tourism and leisure market segments.

## Notice

Preliminary Market Engagement for Kensington Gardens Catering Concession For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Catering-services./CS95F57YRS To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CS95F57YRS

### Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement is to engage and invite potential bidders to complete a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire for Kensington Gardens Catering Concession. This Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire is issued by The Royal Parks for the purposes of gathering information and views from the market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006695-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 1 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000,000 |
| 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 | TRP TRADING COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 2UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 14:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006695-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006695-2026
  26th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CS95F57YRS
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Catering-services./CS95F57YRS
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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