Scope
Description
This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is for Land Occupation Concessions which consist of the following type of vendors below:
Hot Food catering;
Ice Cream catering;
Hot Drinks catering and
Alcohol Bar catering.
In the first instance this DPS will be used for catering vendors, however the scope of this DPS may expand into wider event provision.
The purpose of this DPS is to create a list of approved compliant vendors and allow the vendor to bid for the opportunity to legally operate on seasonal pitches, on Council owned land for specific duration. This process ensures visibility and transparency.
Please note, this solution was procured under PCR2015 and this notice is to ensure suppliers are aware of this DPS operating within Durham County Council land. Any interested parties should register on open-uk.org and complete the documents attached to 'Contract for Land Occupation Concessions (DPS).' Potential providers are able to complete the forms at anytime to be accepted onto stage 1 of the DPS. When opportunities arise, all bidders accepted onto stage 1 will be invited to bid for pitches, which are usually advertised on a seasonal basis.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 30 September 2033
- 7 years, 7 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
Contract locations
- UKC14 - Durham CC
Engagement
Engagement deadline
28 February 2026
Engagement process description
If you are interested in applying to be on this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Land Occupation Concessions for Hot Food catering, Ice Cream catering or Hot Drinks catering, please register on open-uk.org and complete the documents attached to 'Contract for Land Occupation Concessions (DPS)'
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
Durham County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPB-8772-VYWM
Corten House, Dunholme Close
Durham
DH1 5WB
United Kingdom
Email: zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk
Website: http://www.durham.gov.uk/
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government