Tenders/WNC Bar and Catering Concessions Contracts - Lot 1 Bar & Alcohol and Lot 2 Christmas Parties

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WNC Bar and Catering Concessions Contracts - Lot 1 Bar & Alcohol and Lot 2 Christmas Parties

West Northamptonshire Council

Published: Jun 4, 2026

Updated: Jun 14, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector, with a focus on Catering. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 256,000. Proposals must be submitted before July 3, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) currently operates a Catering Framework for the provision of a bar service and catering for events at its corporate buildings.
The Bar and Alcohol and Christmas Parties Lots are to be re-tendered due to the termination of the existing contracts which were previously procured during 2024 under the ‘WNC Bar and Catering Framework Agreement_WNC00000395’. The re-tendered contracts for Lot 1 and 2 will sit outside of the existing Framework under two new separate contracts for a period of 24 months + 12 months + 12 months optional extension.
Customer requirements are divided into Lots and caterers are encouraged to only bid for the Lots that best suit the service that they provide, although there is no limit to the amount of Lots that caterers can be included on.
WNC is seeking a sole caterer to provide food for Christmas Parties (Lot 2) and is also seeking to appoint a sole Contractor to supply alcohol and bar service (Lot 1) as per customer requirements .

The successful Contractor must be prepared to work closely with all caterers on the Council’s Catering Frameworks.
Procurement procedure - The services fall within Concession type services and are 'below' the PA 2023 Concessions Threshold.
Optional site visits will take place on Monday, 15/06/2026.
Mobilisation Period – Due to the existing contracts terminating on 31/08/2026 a mobilisation period will commence prior to the formal contract start date and will be to discuss menu choices with the successful contractor and to also provide customers with the details of the successful Lot 1 contractor to enable customers to book their events in ready for the commencement of the new contract(s) in September 2026.
Please view the Tender pack for the full details.

The Authority is seeking to appoint one Provider for Lot 1 for the provision of alcohol and bar services at events for wedding receptions, Christmas parties and civic events etc. as per the customers requirements. Pleases see the Tender pack for further details.

The successful Contractor must be prepared to work closely with all caterers on the Council’s Catering Frameworks. The Bar/Alcohol contractor will provide the Council with a 10% commission percentage on sale of alcohol. Appointed Contractors must be committed to actively promoting Council venues in their marketing materials.

The Authority is seeking a sole caterer to provide food for Christmas Parties (Lot 2).

The successful Contractor must be prepared to work closely with all caterers on the Council’s Catering Frameworks. The awarded bar contractor will liaise with clients directly to establish the requirements for their event. The awarded Caterer will provide the Council with a 5% commission percentage of the takings for the Christmas Party food. Appointed Contractors must be committed to actively promoting Council venues in their marketing materials.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 4, 2026. Last refreshed 16 days ago. Reference: 052966-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council has issued 220 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 18 currently open and 176 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 3, 2026. You have 3 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by West Northamptonshire Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £256,000 - £256,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 052966-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.