---
title: "Consessions in Parks 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655a6"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0655a6.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-17"
---

# Consessions in Parks 2026

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655a6

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently inviting tenders for catering concessions in various parks including Shakerley Mere, Marbury Park, Rivacre Valley Park, Sandy Lane Aqua Park, and Grestys Waste. This procurement process is under the category of services, specifically concerning food, beverages, and related services. The project is open to competition below the threshold under an open procurement method. Businesses have until 10 March 2026 to submit their proposals, with an enquiry deadline set for 3 March 2026. This initiative falls within the UKD region and aims to commence on 25 March 2026 and continue until 25 March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in catering and food services. Businesses with capabilities in providing mobile or static food and beverage services could benefit greatly, capitalising on the stable and extended contract period. The concessions allow for a variety of services including hot and cold beverages, hot food, and ice creams, lending potential for diverse offerings. Given the competitive nature and scoring-based evaluation, businesses equipped to meet quality requirements and innovate in food service delivery will likely be positioned well for success.

## Notice

The Services shall consist of catering concessions at the sites: Shakerley Mere,Marbury Park, Rivacre Valley Park, Sandy Lane Aqua Park and Grestys Waste Catering concessions can include hot/cold beverages, hot food and ice cream among other things but the provision of such shall be at the Authority's sole discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014148-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 10:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014148-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014148-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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