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Tender: Operation of Walled Garden Café Concession at Tilgate Park – 10‑Year Contract (Crawley Borough Council)

Released 11 months ago

Closed21 Nov 2025

Est. valueEstimate£75K to £1.9M

LocationNot specified

AgencyCrawley Borough Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryFood & Beverage

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 21 Nov 2025

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Crawley Borough Council is seeking a supplier to operate the Walled Garden Café concession at Tilgate Park, providing a high-quality, family-friendly catering operation that offers a warm, inclusive space for visitors. The concession commences on 1 April 2026 and will run for 10 years until 31 March 2036. The contract will be procured under the Open Procedure of the UK Procurement Act 2023 and the Council’s Procurement Code, with a single contract to be awarded; bidders must follow the Information for Bidders document precisely as failure to comply may lead to rejection. The Council expects the successful contractor to manage the concession to high standards, deliver service improvements and value for money over the contract term. The current operator reports average utilities of £28,611 per annum and average revenue of £480,695 per annum.

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