Scope
Reference
LDC-577
Description
Lichfield District Council is seeking to engage with experienced and suitably qualified contractors and suppliers interested in delivering seasonal outdoor activities at Beacon Park, Lichfield.
As part of its commitment to enhancing public spaces for the enjoyment of residents and visitors, the Council intends to utilise areas of Beacon Park to host a range of summer activities. These may include, but are not limited to:
Inflatable attractions
Go-Karting
Donkey rides
Face painting
The purpose of this notice is to assess market interest and capability, and to inform the development of a possible concession tender or licence opportunity.
Up to four activity areas are available within high footfall locations in Beacon Park (WS13 6RA).
Vehicular access to the site is limited. All access must be via the approved entrance at Bunkers Hill, with strict adherence to an approved site risk assessment and access protocol.
Any concessions will be licensed by the Council. However, the granting of a licence will not prevent the Council from issuing street trading consents to other individuals or businesses in the same vicinity.
Responses to this notice may be used to inform a select list of suppliers to be invited for any future or associated procurement opportunities.
There is no guarantee that any opportunity will be issued following this market engagement exercise.
Suppliers who wish to express their interest should do so by emailing procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk by no later than 10th November 2025.
Please note:
The Council reserves the right to invite quotes only from those who have expressed an interest as part of this process.
The Council is not obligated to seek or accept any quotations if, at its sole discretion, it considers that the suppliers are not a suitable fit or if it decides not to proceed with the opportunity.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92330000 - Recreational-area services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 November 2025
Engagement process description
Interested parties should submit an expression of interest by emailing procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk no later than 10 November 2025, including:
Company name and contact details
Summary of relevant experience in delivering similar services
Outline of proposed activities (if known)
There will be no in-person event, but interested suppliers may submit clarification questions by email to parks@lichfielddc.gov.uk
The Council reserves the right to invite quotes only from those parties who have expressed an interest during this engagement phase.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
24 November 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Lichfield District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHZL-8511-JGVL
Frog Lane
Lichfield
WS13 6YU
United Kingdom
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government