---
title: "AT1889 Cafe Provision at Wigmore Valley Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ebc"
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buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL"
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# AT1889 Cafe Provision at Wigmore Valley Park

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ebc

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## Summary

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for the "AT1889 Cafe Provision at Wigmore Valley Park" project, falling under the services category. The contract involves operating a cafe in the refurbished Wigmore Valley Park, with provisions for an external seating area. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method below the thresholds, and the legal basis is established under UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement took place in the East of England region, specifically in Luton, with the tender stage occurring earlier in 2026. The contract period extends from 14th April 2026 to 13th April 2028, with a potential one-year renewal, and was signed with Royal Voluntary Service, a large-scale supplier based in Stoke-on-Trent, under a concession agreement.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses, primarily within the catering services sector, to capitalise on the increasing demand at the park. Enterprises that specialise in food and beverage services and those capable of managing indoor and outdoor dining environments would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The open and competitive nature of this tender suggests suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, particularly those capable of harnessing the vibrant growth anticipated at Wigmore Valley Park. This initiative aims to leverage increased park attendance and utilisation, offering a robust platform for business expansion in the local area.

## 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. The appointed provider will operate the cafe under a concession agreement to meet the demand and grow the opportunity as the use of the park increases. The value of the agreement is unknown at this stage and is based on an initial estimate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043986-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043986-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 11:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012764-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043986-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012764-2026
  12th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.comRef.DN806701,BT1889CAFÉProvisionatWigmoreValleyPark
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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