Scope
Reference
DN789661
Description
This is an opportunity for suppliers to express an interest to provide catering services within the recently redeveloped Stephenson Memorial Hall within Chesterfield. The redeveloped Stephenson Memorial Hall will include the Café Bar, centrally relocated within Stephenson Memorial Hall, which will mark both the beginning and end of the visitor journey, providing a unique commercial opportunity for the Café Bar. There is now an opportunity for an experienced catering operator to define the full food and beverage offering. The venue is seeking an operator who can generate a financial return and provide a diverse, inclusive offer at affordable prices for all customers.
All relevant documentation related to this Preliminary Market engagement can be found via the below link:
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 1 January 2036
- 10 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
3 October 2025
Engagement process description
The Council is offering the opportunity for potential suppliers to provide a catering facility within Chesterfield.
There will be an initial expression of interest stage where potential suppliers will be asked to provide a high level of information including past experience within the industry and relevant qualifications they hold.
Suppliers will then be shortlisted to subsequent interview and site visit stages after which a full business proposal will be presented by suppliers. The Council will determine which proposal is the most commercially feasible and attractive.
All relevant documentation relating to this Preliminary Market Engagement can be found via the below link:
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Chesterfield Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNXC-8159-THQW
Town Hall, Rose Hill
Chesterfield
S40 1LP
United Kingdom
Region: UKF12 - East Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government