Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c17-9fff-7147-b6b4-79b926c60521/expression-of-interest-for-derby-city-parks-mobile-catering closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Expression of Interest for Derby City Parks Mobile Catering [Derby City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 7 Mar 2017 Deadline Closed 17 Mar 2017 ## Who can bid - 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. - 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 Expressions of Interest (EoI) are sought for exciting opportunities to deliver mobile catering facilities on one or more parks across the city for Food & Beverages and/or Ice Cream. Mobile catering has historically been provided on a number of parks across the city of Derby. It will be important for the mobile catering operator to understand and work in conjunction the Council to: • deliver in the city's parks what the Council's Parks Team and Derby LIVE are aiming to achieve; • complement existing provision on key sites where catering is already offered; • look to provide a provision that meets park users requirements; • offer added value to sites, attract new park users and increase footfall to the parks. There are a number of sites where mobile catering has traditionally been provided and are offering new licences. These are as follows: Allestree Park • Ice Cream • Food and Beverages ### Derby Arboretum • Ice Cream Restricted hours - 5.00pm to 8.00pm only 7 days per week Darley Playing Fields • Ice Cream • Food and Beverages King George V Playing Fields • Ice Cream Racecourse Playing Fields • Ice Cream • Food and Beverages Each of the Licences will be offered as a separate Lot and interested operators may put forward proposals for any number of lots. Additional information: Expressions of Interest (EoI) are sought for exciting opportunities to deliver mobile catering facilities on one or more parks across the city for Food & Beverages and/or Ice Cream. Mobile catering has historically been provided on a number of parks across the city of Derby. It will be important for the mobile catering operator to understand and work in conjunction the Council to: • deliver in the city's parks what the Council's Parks Team and Derby LIVE are aiming to achieve; • complement existing provision on key sites where catering is already offered; • look to provide a provision that meets park users requirements; • offer added value to sites, attract new park users and increase footfall to the parks. There are a number of sites where mobile catering has traditionally been provided and are offering new licences. These are as follows: Allestree Park • Ice Cream • Food and Beverages Derby Arboretum • Ice Cream Restricted hours - 5.00pm to 8.00pm only 7 days per week Darley Playing Fields • Ice Cream • Food and Beverages King George V Playing Fields • Ice Cream Racecourse Playing Fields • Ice Cream • Food and Beverages Each of the Licences will be offered as a separate Lot and interested operators may put forward proposals for any number of lots.. This will take place using the East Mids Tenders e-tendering portal and you will need to register your company details at [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org). Registration is a quick and easy process done by going to the website and clicking on the 'REGISTER' link at the top of the page. Further details of the exercise, including how to respond, are available on the portal (Project ID: DN247123) Please note: organisations wishing to take part must express an interest by 12:00 on Thursday 16th March. It is recommended you express and interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit your response. The deadline for responses is 14:00 on Friday 17th March 2017. Read full description ## CPV classification Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/caebefbf-9f01-4c5f-9974-b802b9e6e9c1) 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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