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Preliminary Market Engagement for Mobile Catering Units

Descriptions

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.

Timeline

Published Date :

16th Jan 2026 3 days ago

Deadline :

6th Feb 2026 in a 18 days

Contract Start :

31st Aug 2026

Contract End :

31st Aug 2028

Keywords

mass meal supply

drink dispensing service

eatery meal provision

event beverage service

mobile catering support

dine-in food offering

bottled drink setup

lounge drink management

canteen meal service

soft drink distribution

food service provision

in-house food service

refreshment provision

beverage counter service

plated meal service

coffee and tea serving

food delivery catering

event meal catering

external catering provision

large-scale meal operations

casual dining arrangement

restaurant dining service

table dining establishment

company canteen operation

institutional dining provision

hospitality drink station

non-alcoholic drink service

restaurant catering service

restaurant hospitality operations

culinary service operations

Tender Lot Details & Award Criteria

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Workflows

Status :

Open

Procedure :

N/A

Suitable for SME :

Yes

Nationwide :

No

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Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

PIN

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement Contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk