--- title: "TD2318 - Concessions Contract for the Operation of Derby City Council Markeaton Park Catering Outlets" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c122" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c122" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c122.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c122.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-01" --- # TD2318 - Concessions Contract for the Operation of Derby City Council Markeaton Park Catering Outlets Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c122 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c122) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c122.json) ## Summary The tender process for the "TD2318 - Concessions Contract for the Operation of Derby City Council Markeaton Park Catering Outlets" is being overseen by Derby City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Derby, United Kingdom. The procurement involves establishing a concessions contract for managing catering outlets within Markeaton Park, including the Orangery Café and the Kiosk. The industry category for this procurement is services, specifically cafeteria and catering services. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the Invitation to Tender commencing on 1st July 2026. Interested parties must express their interest through the e-tendering system by 29th July 2026, with clarification questions due by 17th July 2026, and the final tender submission deadline on 30th July 2026. The expected contract start date is December 2026, with a total term of up to 20 years, inclusive of possible extensions. This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those experienced in managing long-term, concession-based operations. Companies capable of enhancing customer experiences through innovative catering options, promoting healthy choices, and maintaining high hygiene standards could benefit from the potential financial gains and stability anticipated from this contract, valued at an estimated £10 million over 20 years. The procurement method employed is an open, competitive flexible procedure, forecasting collaboration with experienced operators to achieve the desired outcomes, including increased park footfall and a more commercial approach leading to reduced costs and increased incomes. Businesses with a strategic focus on sustainability and customer satisfaction would find this opportunity particularly fitting. ## Notice Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a concessions contract for the operation of Derby City Council Markeaton Park catering outlets (the "Outlets"). The scope of the Contract will include the management of: * The Orangery Cafe and * The Kiosk (the "Outlets"). This procurement is not divided into Lots. The Council does not consider that subdivision into lots would be appropriate, as this could risk tendering the execution of the Contract excessively technically difficult or expensive, and the need to coordinate different operators for the lots could seriously risk undermining the proper performance of the Contract and achievement of the Services' outcomes. The Council wishes to achieve the following outcomes for the services: * Establish a long-term partnership with an experienced operator * Enhance the existing catering offer at the Parks. * Offer a range of meals, snacks and beverages which address the needs of the customers and user groups of the park, reflecting current trends with daily specials and seasonal variations. * Promote healthy food and beverage options ensuring clear labelling of products. * Provide a responsive catering service for park activities and events. * Maintain a minimum Food Hygiene Rate of Four (4) * Offer added value to the overall park offer by attracting new customers and increasing footfall. * Financial stability for the Outlets through reduced costs and increased income due to a more commercial approach It is anticipated that the Contract will commence in December 2026. The estimated value of the contract over the maximum 20 year term is PS10m. This has been calculated based on the total turnover estimated to be generated by the Operator at the Catering Outlets over the maximum 20 year term. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: An additional 10 years extension available at the discretion of the Council, resulting in a maximum term of 20 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061675-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF11 Derby | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55330000 - Cafeteria services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2026 at 11:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061675-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061675-2026 1st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ Further details are in the tender pack on https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 12:00 noon on 29th July 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline to submit clarification questions is 12:00 noon on 17th July 2026. The deadline for returns is 00:00 midnight on 30th July 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for TD2318 or DN813988. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE ONLY COMMENCING STAGE ONE SO NOT ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS STAGE ## Notice URLs - https://www.derby.gov.uk/ - https://www.eastmidstenders.org - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c122. 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