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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Manchester City Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender Status: | Open |
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Manchester City Council is inviting tenders for the operation of boating lake and associated visitor activities at Heaton Park. This is a below‑threshold services concession procurement conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The successful operator will be responsible for the safe and high‑quality delivery of boating activities, staffing, customer experience, operational management, marketing and income generation. The commercial arrangement is concession‑based, with the operator required to pay the Council a fixed annual fee together with a percentage of gross turnover. The Council seeks proposals that deliver an inclusive, environmentally responsible and commercially sustainable service that enhances the visitor experience and aligns with the heritage and environmental sensitivities of Heaton Park. The contract will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional years, subject to satisfactory performance.
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| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £540,000 |
| Release Date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 16 June 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 9 June 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 1 November 2026 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 31 October 2029 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 3.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-069ea4 |
| Notice Reference: | 046867-2026 |
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