---
title: "Catering Concession at Dales Countryside Museum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06999f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# Catering Concession at Dales Countryside Museum

Buyer: YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06999f

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## Summary

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is seeking to award a catering concession within the Dales Countryside Museum, located adjacent to the National Park Visitor Centre in Bainbridge, United Kingdom. This procurement initiative falls under the 'tender' stage and is classified within the catering services industry. The contract allows for a potential franchise offering within the museum capable of hosting up to 50 covers. It requires the café to adhere to the Kids in Museums Family Café Standard. The open competition process is valued at £36,000 and will conclude with the tender submission deadline on 3rd June 2026. The contract period is set to commence from 1st July 2026 and can extend to a maximum of five years, including an optional two-year extension.

This opportunity presents significant growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the catering sector, particularly those equipped to deliver high-quality service standards and innovative dining solutions. The competition favours proposals that offer a strong emphasis on quality, with a 70% quality to 30% price evaluation ratio. Therefore, businesses with a solid record of compliance, competitive pricing, and a comprehensive service approach backed by strong references stand to benefit. This tender provides a unique chance to operate within a popular tourist destination, potentially attracting a wide variety of patrons throughout the year, enabling sustained business development.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to award a contract for a catering franchise located within the Dales Countryside Museum building, adjacent to the National Park Visitor Centre. The Museum is open 7 days a week throughout the year but is closed for part of January. The cafe would be required to be open when the Museum is open and the franchise will be able to offer approximately 30 covers within the building, together with the opportunity to serve food outside on picnic tables. There is an upper limit of 50 covers. The service and offer must meet the Kids in Museums Family Cafe Standard. The catering franchise may be opened independently of the Museum.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 years available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044744-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | £36,000 |
| 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 | YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BAINBRIDGE |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL8 5EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Leyburn & Middleham |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 07:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044744-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044744-2026
  15th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/park-authority/our-service-to-you/access-to-information/open-data/contracts-and-tenders/

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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