TD2318 - Concessions Contract for the Operation of Derby City Council Markeaton Park Catering Outlets

DERBY CITY COUNCILcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06c122Procurement Act 2023Concession contractSME suitableactive
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Estimated value

£10.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

01 Jul 2026

Deadline 29 Jul 2026

Description

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 Café 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 £10m. 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.

Scope

Reference
TD2318 (DN813988)
Total value
£10,000,000 excluding VAT
£12,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2036
Possible extension to 30 Nov 2046

An additional 10 years extension available at the discretion of the Council, resulting in a maximum term of 20 years.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
55330000
55520000
Contract locations
East Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Price50 pointsprice
Quality40 pointsquality
Social Value10 pointsquality

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Set out in ITT Part One - Process Overview document.

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
17 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
29 Jul 2026, 11:00 pm
Submission address
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
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure