Tender: Operation of Heaton Park Boating Lake and Visitor Activities – Manchester City Council

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Manchester City Council is seeking an operator to run the boating lake and associated visitor activities at Heaton Park. The successful concession operator will be responsible for the safe, high-quality delivery of boating activities, staffing, customer experience, operational management, marketing and income generation. This is a below-threshold services concession procurement conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 and requires a commercial concession arrangement where the operator pays a fixed annual fee plus a percentage of gross turnover. The Council is looking for proposals that deliver an inclusive, environmentally responsible and commercially sustainable service that enhances the visitor experience and aligns with the heritage and environmental sensitivities of Heaton Park. The contract is for an initial three-year term with an option to extend for up to two additional years subject to satisfactory performance.