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Operator-Sutton Lawn Cafe-ADC

Nottinghamshire County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 11 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 7 December 2026 (25 days left)

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Overview

Ashfield District Council is seeking an operator to manage Sutton Lawn Café and its associated public conveniences under a five-year services concession contract. The appointed concessionaire will enter into a lease for the premises, derive income directly from customers, and bear the operating risk of the business. The opportunity has an estimated value of £800,000, with tenders due by 7 December 2026.

Contracting authority

  • 3 live opportunities · 14 awarded contracts

    Nottingham, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PBCV-5152-BXBP

  • Ashfield District Council

    Buyer

    Kirkby in Ashfield, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PMGL-3337-TLYD

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£800,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
11 November 2026
Questions by
25 November 2026
Deadline
7 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Cafeteria services

Competition

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 10% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

£745,118

Median of 921 awards in the last 24 months

Nottinghamshire County Council in the last 12 months

17

contracts awarded, worth £163,728,903 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Tender Update

    11 November 2026

  2. Tender Update

    11 November 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    11 November 2026

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