---
title: "P2141 - Handsworth Park Cafe and Boathouse"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06119b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# P2141 - Handsworth Park Cafe and Boathouse

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06119b

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for a concession contract titled "P2141 - Handsworth Park Café and Boathouse," situated in Birmingham, UK (region UKG31). The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for cafeteria services, with an anticipated gross contract value of £216,000. The tender is currently in the active stage with submissions expected by 12:00 noon on 27th February 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2026 and will run for a period of six years. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest through the Council's e-tendering system, 'in-tend'. The procurement method is an open competition suitable for opportunities below the threshold, aligning with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cafeteria or food service management to expand their operations, particularly those experienced in running concessions. Organisations with a proven track record in delivering high-quality customer service in a similar capacity will be well-suited to compete, as the award criteria weight 60% on quality and 40% on price. The opportunity allows businesses to leverage a long-term partnership with Birmingham City Council and to establish a presence in a vibrant community location within Handsworth Park, thus promoting growth and visibility in the public sector service industry.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of a concession contract for Handsworth Park Cafe and Boathouse. The contract for the services will commence in April 2026 and will be in place for a period of 6 years. Please refer to the tender pack for further details. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by 12:00 (noon) on 27th February 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007874-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55511000 - Canteen and other restricted-clientele cafeteria services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 10:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007874-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007874-2026
  29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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