Concession - Cafe facilities at Mampitts Hub, Shaftesbury tender, Shaftesbury Town Council (closes 25 Jan 2027)

In brief

Shaftesbury Town Council is looking for suppliers for catering work (South West).

The estimated value is £80,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 25 January 2027.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11:59pm, Wednesday 13 January 2027
Bids by: midday, Monday 25 January 2027

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for catering contracts in this region (from 54 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

The Council is seeking to appoint a Concessionaire to run a café facility at the newly constructed community centre at Mampitts Green, Shaftesbury. The appointed Supplier (aka the Concessionaire) would pay a commission-based licence fee, £8,000 annual payment to operate the Café. Full details around the Tender can be found in the accompanying documentation attached to this tender notice. This tender is an opportunity to submit a commission-based tender for the specified services.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 72 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £80,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Wednesday 13 January 2027.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 25 January 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

13 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 108089-2026

About the buyer

Shaftesbury Town CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

2

Awards

1

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