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HOSPITALITY & RECREATION HUB AT SOUTHBOURNE

Description: Operation of a Hospitality and Recreation Hub at Southbourne

Summary: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking proposals for the operation of a Hospitality and Recreation Hub located in Southbourne. This procurement process is classified under the services industry category, focusing on cafeteria and beverage-serving services, with a substantial projected value of £24,000,000. It follows an open, competitive flexible procedure consisting of a four-stage process. The process requires compliance with tender rules, pre-selection questionnaire compliance, quality evaluation, and presentation. Interested suppliers should be aware of the notable deadlines: the tender period concludes on 26th June 2026, with enquiries ending on 15th June 2026. The overall procurement cycle aims to award the contract by 31st July 2026, with the contract starting on 1st December 2026 till 30th November 2046.

Thriving Economy: City Centre Box Space

Description: City of Wolverhampton will be seeking to procure a 'design, build and operate' commercial partner to develop a new Box Space / Food Hall, in the heart of the city centre, on Council-owned land. The procurement will be tendered as a concession contract, with works requirements to build the scheme before moving into operation via a lease agreement.

Summary: Wolverhampton City Council is planning a public procurement process titled "Thriving Economy: City Centre Box Space," aimed at enhancing the city centre with a new Box Space/Food Hall. As part of the planning stage, the Council is inviting prospective commercial partners to engage in a 'design, build and operate' concession contract on council-owned land. This procurement process is scheduled to commence with future notice on 1st July 2026, and potential operations starting in November 2026. The initiative focuses on services in the leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurant sectors, with the central region of the West Midlands (UKG39) as its primary location. The procurement will be carried out using a competitive flexible procedure, ensuring compliance with the UKPGA legal framework.

Framework for Accommodation for Migrant Families

Description: Framework for the provision of temporary accommodation for migrant children and families with no recourse to public funds.

Summary: The London Borough of Hackney is planning a procurement process titled "Framework for Accommodation for Migrant Families," falling under the services category. This framework aims to provide temporary accommodation for migrant children and families lacking access to public funds, with services classified under letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation. The procurement stage is currently "planned" and is set to establish a framework agreement. Key dates include a future notice slated for publication on 1st July 2026 and a planned contract period commencing on 30th November 2026, concluding on 29th November 2030. The geographical focus is the London region (UKI41), with the procurement following the legal basis as outlined in legislation 2023/54.

Croydon Primary Cluster Catering Tender

Description: There are four schools in this Croydon Primary Cluster: Downsview Primary and Nursery School, All Saints' CofE Primary School, Rockmount Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School. The schools are putting their catering contracts out to tender with a contract start date of 1st April 2027 for all the schools. You will be bidding for each school individually and the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

Summary: The contracting process initiated by Downsview Primary School (RM&C) regarding the "Croydon Primary Cluster Catering Tender," falls under the industry category of school catering services. This selective procurement involves four schools within the Croydon area, namely Downsview Primary and Nursery School, All Saints' CofE Primary School, Rockmount Primary School, and St John's CofE Primary School. Located in Upper Norwood and Shirley, these schools are seeking independent bids for their catering services, with an anticipated contract commencement date of 1st April 2027. The current stage of this procurement is the tender phase, with a deadline for expression of interest set for 3rd July 2026 at 13:00. The process employs a competitive flexible procedure that invites up to five companies meeting the selection criteria for interview consideration if they reach the required pass mark during the first evaluation stage.

Holiday and Food Activity Programme

Description: Holiday and Food Activity Programme for West Northamptonshire Council

Summary: The procurement process for the "Holiday and Food Activity Programme" is being initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, a public authority under sub-central government. This planning stage process focuses on the provision of services in the field of restaurant and food-serving, with a significant budget of £4,500,000. The programme will operate from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2031, and is based in Northampton, UKF24, United Kingdom. As an open procedure falling under a special "light touch" regime, it allows for wide participation in the tender process. Potential suppliers should note the publication of a planned procurement notice on May 22, 2026, with further communication expected by August 1, 2026.

UKRI-5482 Accommodation and Catering Services

Description: Accommodation and Catering Services The estimated value of the requirement is PS50m

Summary: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a prominent public authority in central government, is initiating a procurement process for "UKRI-5482 Accommodation and Catering Services". This process is in the planning stage as of the latest update on 22 May 2026. The procurement is categorised under services, specifically targeting catering services with a CPV classification of 55520000. A notice for this opportunity will be issued by 3 August 2026, with the contract period expected to cover from 26 November 2026 to 25 November 2033. The total procurement has an estimated value of £50 million and welcomes participation from SMEs, highlighting opportunities for diverse business participation across the United Kingdom.

Expression of Interest for provision of catering concession & related events at Perth Museum Cafe

Description: Culture Perth and Kinross wish to appoint a cafe franchise to occupy a purpose-built catering area within Perth Museum, providing our visitors and travel trade groups with an exceptional food and drink experience that will promote the best of local Scottish produce. This notice is being issued as part of the market research process to allow suppliers the opportunity to express their interest in any potential future contract. The route to market to identify the most suitable supplier will be through Public Contracts Scotland and by using this notice suppliers will have the opportunity to note their interest. Full details of the opportunity will be included in any future contract notice. Suppliers should record their interest by selecting the 'Record Interest' button linked to this notice by 11/06/2026.

Summary: Culture Perth and Kinross Ltd is in the planning stage of a procurement process aiming to appoint a café franchise for a catering concession at the Perth Museum Café. This opportunity falls under the services category within the Cultural Trust and Catering sectors. The key stage of the procurement involves market research, and the process invites suppliers to express their interest by 11th June 2026, via Public Contracts Scotland. Prospective vendors will also be given a chance to attend 'Meet the Buyer' events at Perth Museum scheduled for 18th and 22nd June 2026.

Gisburn - Cafe Concession

Description: Tender for catering concession within existing cafe building

Summary: The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process for a catering concession at the Gisburn location. This opportunity involves providing services within an existing café building, situated in the UKD region. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 1st July 2026. The contracting period is set to run from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2036. The tender falls under the services category, specifically related to hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services, conducted under a concession and light-touch regime as per UKPGA 2023/54.

AT1467 Holiday Activity Food Programme for Children

Description: Luton Council is seeking an organisation to co-ordinate the Holiday Activity and Food Programme in Luton, this includes ensuring suitable holiday provision is established for school aged children in line with the DfE guidance, work collaboratively with relevant partners and stakeholders, whilst ensuring provision meets the needs and demands of Luton's families and their children.

Summary: Luton Council is conducting a procurement process for the "AT1467 Holiday Activity Food Programme for Children," with the aim of coordinating holiday provisions for school-aged children in Luton. This tender falls under the services category, specifically children's holiday-camp services, and covers the UKH21 region in the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure, and the value of the tender is estimated at £5,000,000, with a gross amount including VAT of £6,000,000. Potential bidders should submit all clarifications and tenders via the ProContract e-tendering portal by the deadline of 22nd June 2026. The procurement will follow the Department for Education’s guidance, with the programme set to begin on 1st October 2026 and conclude by 30th June 2029, with potential renewals contingent on continued grant funding.

ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement for City/Town Centre Market Provision

Description: Ards and North Down Borough Council is preparing to undertake a transparent and informed preliminary market engagement exercise to seek feedback and insight from experienced suppliers to help shape the future of our market provision in Newtownards and Bangor. This market engagement will take the form of a supplier questionnaire. Responses will help the Council gain a clearer understanding of the capability, innovation and delivery models available in the marketplace and will inform the development of future procurement documentation. The information provided in the completed questionnaire will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Please note that participation or non-participation in this preliminary market engagement exercise shall not prevent any supplier from participating in any potential procurement process, nor is it intended that any information supplied (read more...)

Summary: Ards and North Down Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement for City/Town Centre Market Provision". This undertaking focuses on services within the retail trade and community services sectors, specifically aimed at shaping future market provisions in Newtownards and Bangor. The initiative is part of a transparent preliminary market engagement process where experienced suppliers are invited to contribute insights via a supplier questionnaire. The deadline for submitting responses is the 18th of June, 2026. This initiative provides an opportunity to shape upcoming procurement documentation though it is not a formal procurement process yet.