Scope
Reference
CPU00573PME
Description
Preliminary Market Engagement - Mobile Catering Units (Dacorum Borough Council)
This is a request for information and NOT a tender opportunity.
Overview
The Council own several parks across the Borough. The following sites have been identified as areas that would benefit from having Mobile Catering Units located in them:-
• Coronation Fields
• Bunkers Park
• Canal Fields
• Grovehill Playing Fields
• Jellicoe Water Gardens
Key Aims
We are seeking input to understand:
• What kind of food and beverage offer would best meet the expectations of park users
• How to maximise income generation while delivering a quality and inclusive experience
• The preferred commercial model (e.g. fixed rent, turnover share, hybrid)
• The level of interest and capacity among potential operators
• Innovations that could increase footfall, customer satisfaction, and community engagement
To access further information about this catering concession and to submit a questionnaire, interested parties will need to download these from the Council's e-tendering portal 'Supply Hertfordshire'.
Suppliers must register to use the portal - this is free of charge. Documents can be downloaded from the portal and via this link
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
Completed questions can be submitted up to 12 noon on 6th February 2026.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 February 2026
Engagement process description
Please refer to PME documentation for further detail. This is NOT a tender exercise.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 March 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Dacorum Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGG-5373-XYZX
The Forum, Marlowes
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1DN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@dacorum.gov.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government