---
title: "Trading in parks-Soft market testing for flagship sites"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06157d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-03"
---

# Trading in parks-Soft market testing for flagship sites

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06157d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently in the Planning stage, focusing on the industry category of services, particularly recreational-area services. The project, titled "Trading in parks-Soft market testing for flagship sites," involves a soft market testing exercise, with documents already published for preliminary engagement. This engagement aims to explore suitable opportunities for trading within parks. Noteworthy dates include an engagement milestone due by 20 February 2026, with the actual trading phase scheduled from 23 February to 23 March 2026. The procurement process is taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically region UKD63, in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recreational-area services and park management. Companies with innovative solutions for park trading or those experienced in implementing large-scale recreational projects may find this opportunity particularly beneficial for business growth. The buyer's proactive approach in market testing implies an openness to versatile solutions, making it an ideal prospect for businesses eager to demonstrate their competitive edge and to secure contracts with Cheshire West and Chester Council, a key sub-central government authority.

## Notice

Trading in parks-Soft market testing for flagship sites Please find soft market document published on the chest. www.the-chest.org.uk

### Planning Information

Trading in parks-Soft market testing for flagship sites
Please find soft market document published on the chest.
www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009509-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 23 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92330000 - Recreational-area services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 14:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009509-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009509-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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