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Tender: Operation of Markeaton Park Catering Outlets – Orangery Café & Kiosk (Derby City Council)

Released 4 months ago

Closed29 Jul 2026

Est. valueEstimate£140K to £11.4M

LocationEast Midlands

AgencyDerby City Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryFood & Beverage

Submissions closedClosed Wed, 29 July 2026

About

Derby City Council is seeking a supplier for the operation of Markeaton Park catering outlets, specifically the Orangery Café and the Kiosk, under a concessions contract to manage both outlets as a single contract. The Council aims to establish a long-term partnership with an experienced operator to enhance the park’s catering offer by providing a range of meals, snacks and beverages with daily specials and seasonal variations, promoting healthy options with clear labelling, offering responsive catering for park activities and events, maintaining a minimum Food Hygiene Rate of Four, and increasing footfall and financial stability through a more commercial approach. The contract is anticipated to commence in December 2026, may run for up to 20 years and has an estimated value of £10m over the maximum term.

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