Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbf-237e-720f-9f9b-722b24d851e8/catering-services-at-witton-park-blackburn-with-darwen-borough-council awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Catering Services at Witton Park - Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council [Blackburn with Darwen](https://tendernation.io/buyers/blackburn-with-darwen) Often single bidder Estimated value £560,000 Published 12 Sept 2025 Deadline Closed 12 Aug 2025 ## Who can bid - Open to suppliers based in Lancashire The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Blackburn with Darwen Brough Council (BwD) seeks an experienced operator to provide refreshment to users of Witton Park. The successful Contractor must deliver a quality approach, working with Park Management. - We require a Contractor who will contribute to the appeal of the park. - A Contractor who delivers a quality offer with Healthy Recipes, including Recipe for Health Award, compliance with BwD Food Alliance Pledge, and who will promote the venue as a breast-feeding friendly place as part of the ”Breast Feeding Friendly Borough” initiative. - Sourcing & promoting local produce wherever possible. - Accredited by Taste of Lancashire. - Fresh homemade food. - Welcoming and friendly experience. - Always providing a vegetarian selection. - Always providing a selection attractive to children. - Meet dietary requirements and have a full understanding of allergy legislation. - Emphasis on quality rather than an extensive range. Full operating practices will be discussed and agreed with the successful contractor, they will include: - Storage of catering products and delivery crates must not be in public spaces. - The café kitchen, preparation and storage areas are visible to the public therefore highest standards of hygiene (including awareness of contamination around allergies), tidiness and professionalism must be maintained at all times. - Opportunity to provide catering for any bookings in the sports arena and gym and 3G pitches. - Minimum opening hours will apply during the parks opening hours and during events. This includes Bank Holidays. - Toilet provision – day to day management & maintenance of outdoor toilet facilities. Read full description ## CPV classification Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-055f71-2025-09-12T11:08:53+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-055f71-2025-09-12T11:08:53+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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