---
title: "CAFE Provision at Wigmore Valley Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061272"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# CAFE Provision at Wigmore Valley Park

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061272

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## Summary

Luton Council initiated a tender process for the provision of a café at Wigmore Valley Park, as part of the park's redevelopment project. The procurement process was classified under the industry category of canteen and catering services and adopted an open competition method. The procurement process fell below the threshold category, with an overall contract value projected at £360,000 gross, equivalent to £300,000 net. Key dates included the tender period ending on 11th February 2026 and the contract period spanning from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2028, with a possible extension of another year. Unfortunately, the tender process was eventually cancelled on 20th July 2026 due to technical issues and a lack of compliant bids, thus concluding the procurement stage at tender cancellation.

This tender opportunity aimed at establishing a new café at a prominent public park offered significant business growth prospects, particularly for enterprises within the food service industry. The open nature of the tender method encouraged competitive participation, providing an equal platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to vie for the contract. Operators with a keen understanding of retail catering and a strategic approach to expanding footfall in public spaces would have found this venture particularly beneficial for enhancing their portfolios and community presence. Despite the cancellation, future similar openings in the region could still present robust opportunities for businesses prepared to meet public procurement standards and innovate within the service delivery framework.

## Notice

Luton Rising has redeveloped and upgraded Wigmore Valley Park and as part of the refurbishment is installing a cabin as a cafe provision with external seating area. We are now looking for a provider to operate the cafe to meet the demand and grow the opportunity as the use of the park increases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068127-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH21 Luton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 10:11 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068127-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 17:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008241-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068127-2026
  20th July 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008241-2026
  29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.comRef.DN804812,BT1889CAFÉProvisionatWigmoreValleyPark
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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