PA020 - Haigh Hall Hospitality Services - Pre-Market Engagement

Wigan Council are looking to identify a long-term partner to deliver Hospitality Services at Haigh Hall, Wigan. A description of the Authority's vision for the use of each of the Hospitality Area’s the Hospitality Services will include:
(a) food and beverage provision at a café/restaurant space, rooftop bar and terrace, both for general customers and customers attending events at Haigh Hall;
(b) hosting Events such as weddings, family celebrations and business conferences;
(c) liaising closely with the Authority on Events convened and/or hosted by the Authority; and
(d) the provision of 10/11 boutique bedroom accommodation

The purpose of this exercise is to gauge the level of interest in this opportunity and obtain information from the market, so all responses are very much appreciated. Interested parties are able to express their interest in the opportunity, up to the publication of the UK4 Tender Notice for this contract (if required).

As part of the Pre-Market Engagement process, Wigan Council will be holding two separate events at The Edge, Wigan, Riveredge, WN3 5AB on Tuesday 27th January 2026 and Wednesday 28th January 2026, from 3:00pm.

If your organisation is interested in attending these events please ‘Register an Interest’ via The Chest Procurement Portal (www.the-chest.org.uk) DN799269 and use to messaging facility to let us know which of the days you will be attending.

Wigan Council also reserve the right, during the Pre-Market Engagement period, to:
a) Have meetings in person or virtually with a range of interested parties or one to one meetings.
b) Issue a series of requests for information which may relate to: the Council’s requirements, the procurement process and documents, and the terms of the contract.

For the avoidance of doubt, the whole process is for the purpose of conducting a pre-market engagement and does not formally begin a procurement process or constitute any commitment by Wigan Council to undertake any procurement exercise.

Furthermore, potential bidders will not be prejudiced by not responding to this pre-market engagement notification. Potential bidders must also note that a response to this notice does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this, or any future procurement that Wigan Council may conduct. Any costs involved in responding to this pre-market engagement will be borne by the responders.