--- title: "WNC Bar and Catering Concessions Contracts - Lot 1 Bar & Alcohol and Lot 2 Christmas Parties" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ade4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ade4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ade4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ade4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-04" --- # WNC Bar and Catering Concessions Contracts - Lot 1 Bar & Alcohol and Lot 2 Christmas Parties Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ade4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ade4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ade4.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council is seeking tender submissions for its Bar and Catering Concessions Contracts, specifically for Lot 1 (Bar & Alcohol) and Lot 2 (Christmas Parties). This procurement is targeted at the catering services industry located in the UKF24 region, including Northampton. The procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd July 2026. This open procurement process is valued at GBP 256,000 with the potential to extend the contract for two additional 12-month periods beyond the initial two-year term. Optional site visits are scheduled for 15th June 2026, and a mobilisation period will begin ahead of contract commencement on 1st September 2026, due to current contracts terminating on 31st August 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those equipped to provide bar and alcohol services as well as catering for festive events like Christmas parties. The contract terms stipulate collaboration with West Northamptonshire Council’s established Catering Frameworks, enabling the successful suppliers to access an extended network of events. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria. With the requirement for a sole provider for each lot and a commission structure that benefits both the provider and the Council, this tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses willing to collaborate closely and market effectively within the council’s venues. ## Notice West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) currently operates a Catering Framework for the provision of a bar service and catering for events at its corporate buildings. The Bar and Alcohol and Christmas Parties Lots are to be re-tendered due to the termination of the existing contracts which were previously procured during 2024 under the 'WNC Bar and Catering Framework Agreement_WNC00000395'. The re-tendered contracts for Lot 1 and 2 will sit outside of the existing Framework under two new separate contracts for a period of 24 months + 12 months + 12 months optional extension. Customer requirements are divided into Lots and caterers are encouraged to only bid for the Lots that best suit the service that they provide, although there is no limit to the amount of Lots that caterers can be included on. WNC is seeking a sole caterer to provide food for Christmas Parties (Lot 2) and is also seeking to appoint a sole Contractor to supply alcohol and bar service (Lot 1) as per customer requirements . The successful Contractor must be prepared to work closely with all caterers on the Council's Catering Frameworks. Procurement procedure - The services fall within Concession type services and are 'below' the PA 2023 Concessions Threshold. Optional site visits will take place on Monday, 15/06/2026. Mobilisation Period - Due to the existing contracts terminating on 31/08/2026 a mobilisation period will commence prior to the formal contract start date and will be to discuss menu choices with the successful contractor and to also provide customers with the details of the successful Lot 1 contractor to enable customers to book their events in ready for the commencement of the new contract(s) in September 2026. Please view the Tender pack for the full details. ### Lot Information Bar & Alcohol The Authority is seeking to appoint one Provider for Lot 1 for the provision of alcohol and bar services at events for wedding receptions, Christmas parties and civic events etc. as per the customers requirements. Pleases see the Tender pack for further details. The successful Contractor must be prepared to work closely with all caterers on the Council's Catering Frameworks. The Bar/Alcohol contractor will provide the Council with a 10% commission percentage on sale of alcohol. Appointed Contractors must be committed to actively promoting Council venues in their marketing materials. Renewal: 12 + 12 months Christmas Parties The Authority is seeking a sole caterer to provide food for Christmas Parties (Lot 2). The successful Contractor must be prepared to work closely with all caterers on the Council's Catering Frameworks. The awarded bar contractor will liaise with clients directly to establish the requirements for their event. The awarded Caterer will provide the Council with a 5% commission percentage of the takings for the Christmas Party food. Appointed Contractors must be committed to actively promoting Council venues in their marketing materials. Renewal: 12 + 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052966-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 4 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £256,000 | | Lots value | £256,000 | | 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 4 Jun 2026 at 14:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052966-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052966-2026 4th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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