---
title: "Pre-Market Engagement Normanby Hall Country Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06117a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# Pre-Market Engagement Normanby Hall Country Park

Buyer: NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06117a

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## Summary

North Lincolnshire Council has initiated a procurement process focused on creating a Signature Heritage, Hospitality, and Events Destination at Normanby Hall Country Park. This project is in the planning stage, with key market engagement documentation being available as of 29th January 2026. The procurement, which targets the hotel, restaurant, retail trade, and real estate services industries, is set in Scunthorpe, within the United Kingdom's UKE13 region. A market engagement milestone is scheduled for 20th February 2026, allowing potential stakeholders to prepare for potential partnerships that will utilise the estate's full potential as a commercial destination.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in food and beverage, weddings, premium events, and accommodation services, as well as retail and leisure integrations. The opportunity is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the portfolio-scale proposition encompassing various service offerings. By engaging with this project, businesses can contribute to transforming Normanby Hall into a regionally significant destination, enhancing their market presence and driving business growth in the hospitality and heritage sectors.

## Notice

Create a Signature Heritage, Hospitality and Events Destination The Council is exploring future operating and partnership models that will unlock the estate's full potential as a commercial destination, while safeguarding its heritage and public value. This is not a single-asset opportunity. It is a portfolio-scale proposition, encompassing: * A destination food and beverage offer * Weddings and premium private events * Short-stay and experiential accommodation * Retail, local produce and curated gifting * Education, interpretation and seasonal programming * Golf and leisure integration The ambition is to move from a well-loved local asset to a regionally significant destination brand.

### Planning Information

All information and documentation can be found using the link below
https://procure.northlincs.gov.uk/s/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007813-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 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 | NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SCUNTHORPE |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN15 6NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Scunthorpe |
| Delivery location | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 70000000 - Real estate services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 08:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007813-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007813-2026
  29th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procure.northlincs.gov.uk/s/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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