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title: "P2141 - Handsworth Park Cafe"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dcc6"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# P2141 - Handsworth Park Cafe

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dcc6

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process for the operation of the Handsworth Park Café. The procurement, under the main category "services," is to be managed through a concession contract set to commence in Autumn 2026, lasting six years. Located in Birmingham, UKG31 region, this opportunity requires interested parties to submit their proposals by 12:00 (noon) on 4th September 2026. Parties should utilise the Council's e-tendering system, In-tend, to express interest. The procurement method is an open competition, below threshold, focusing on the provision of cafeteria services, with the Council expecting submissions to be assessed based on quality (60%) and commercial considerations (40%).

This concession contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hospitality and food services to expand their footprint by managing a prominent café space in a popular public park. Businesses with experience in running cafes or similar establishments, particularly those that can demonstrate a commitment to quality services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. With the Council's emphasis on an open and competitive process, organisations looking to enhance their portfolio and service offerings in the public sector are encouraged to participate. The gross contract value is estimated at GBP 28,800, presenting a rewarding prospect for the successful bidder.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an experienced operator for the provision of cafe services at Handsworth Park Cafe under a concession contract. The concession contract for the services will commence Autumn 2026 and will be in place for a period of six years. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by 12:00 (noon) on 4th September 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074338-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | £24,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55330000 - Cafeteria services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 14:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074338-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074338-2026
  5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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