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Beacon Park, Lichfield - Seasonal Concessions Opportunities

Lichfield District Council · Local authority

In brief

Lichfield District Council has announced plans to buy leisure and events work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 March 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for leisure and events contracts in this region (from 38 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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…Read the full 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.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 066577-2025

About the buyer

Procurements

41

Awards

35

Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events

  1. Flexible contracting agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School Enrichment Services

    Birmingham City CouncilWest MidlandsRecruitment and staffing, Social and domiciliary care

    Closing soon2 days left3 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £5.6mframework ceiling
  2. PA2 - Archaeological Management Plan & HE1 Works Specification, Wallingford Scheduled Monuments

    Wallingford Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestArchitecture and engineering, Leisure, culture and events

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  3. Provision of Pantomime Services at the South Holland Centre

    South Holland District CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestLeisure, culture and events

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £480kestimated
  4. COV - Nature in Towns and Cities: Community Events

    Coventry City CouncilWest MidlandsLeisure, culture and events

    Closing soon6 days leftSmall contract

    £38kestimated
  5. 2026-837 Gulfood design and stand build requirements

    Agriculture and Horticulture Development BoardWest MidlandsLeisure, culture and events

    OpenNew29 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £75kestimated

From notice 066577-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 20 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.