How to win: Operator for Kirkleatham Walled Garden Catering and Events Facility

About this contract

The Council is looking to appoint one organisation for the operation, management and commercial development of the Kirkleatham Walled Garden facility, including visitor attraction activities, admissions, catering, retail, weddings, events and venue hire. This is a concession contract with an initial duration of 5 years plus an optional 5 year extension available.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 31 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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