Operator-Sutton Lawn Cafe-ADC
- Buyer
- Ashfield District Council
- Value
- £800,000
- Closes
- 7 December 2026
- Where
- Kirkby in Ashfield, the East Midlands
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Ashfield District Council wants an operator to run the café at Sutton Lawn park, along with the public toilets attached to it, for five years. The operator would earn its income directly from customers, carry the financial risk of the business, and take on a lease for the premises. The council estimates the contract at £800,000.
What the buyer wants
• Run Sutton Lawn Café as an attractive, sustainable and customer-focused business that complements the park and supports its success as a community destination. • Operate the associated public conveniences as part of the arrangement. • Take on the operating risk, earn income from customers, and enter into a lease for the premises.
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: The operator must carry all the operating risk and take on a lease, and the council wants an experienced operator, so a small business without the capital to fund a lease or a track record of running a café would most likely be ruled out.
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How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
Where to apply
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