Opportunity to Tender: Café Concession Across Volair

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Published: August 25, 2026

An Exciting Opportunity to Join Volair! Volair is inviting expressions of interest and tender submissions from experienced and innovative café operators to manage and operate café facilities across three thriving leisure centres.

This is an exceptional opportunity to establish a successful hospitality business at the heart of local communities, serving a diverse and loyal customer base including gym members, swimmers, families, sports clubs, event attendees, and visitors.

We are seeking a partner who shares our commitment to excellent customer service, quality food and drink offerings, and creating welcoming social spaces that enhance the customer experience across our leisure venues.

Why This Opportunity?

The successful operator will benefit from:

  •  Café facilities across three established leisure centre locations, Huyton, Kirkby and Halewood
  • Access to a regular and diverse customer base throughout the day
  • Opportunities to develop a unique and innovative food and beverage offer
  • Potential to increase revenues through events, children’s activities, sports clubs and community programmes
  • Strong partnership working with a trusted community-focused organisation
  • Opportunity to support local health, wellbeing and social value objectives

Whether you are an independent café operator looking to expand or an experienced catering provider seeking a new opportunity, this contract offers the platform to build a thriving and sustainable business.

 

 

A Chance to Make a Real Difference

These cafés are more than simply places to purchase refreshments. They are important social spaces where people meet, relax and connect within their communities.

We are looking for a partner who can create vibrant, welcoming environments that contribute positively to the overall leisure experience and become destinations in their own right.

How to Apply

Interested organisations are invited to request the tender documentation and submit a proposal detailing how they will deliver an outstanding café service across all three sites.

Please email recruitment@volair for further information

Site Visits:

Interested bidders will be encouraged to attend site visits to fully appreciate the opportunity and potential of the venues.

Join Us

If you are passionate about hospitality, customer experience and community engagement, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to build a successful café operation while becoming an integral part of three vibrant leisure centres serving thousands of customers every year.