Tender

Bradgate Park Ice Cream Van Concession Contract

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (ON BEHALF OF BRADGATE PARK TRUST)

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Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 14:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, on behalf of Bradgate Park Trust, has initiated an open tender process titled "Bradgate Park Ice Cream Van Concession Contract" within the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry. This procurement covers the operation of ice-cream vans at two main car parks: Hallgates (Cropston) and Hunt's Hill (Old John) in England, United Kingdom. The tender stage started with the publication on 18 December 2024, and applications must be submitted by 15 January 2025. The contract will commence on 1 February 2025 and will run for three years, with the possibility of an extension for up to an additional two years, making the total term potentially five years.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in food and beverage services, particularly those with experience in mobile vending operations. By securing this concession, businesses can establish a presence in popular visitor areas at Bradgate Park, potentially increasing visibility and revenue. The procurement method used is open procedure under threshold, which allows for competitive bids from qualified applicants looking to expand or diversify their market reach through a partnership with a reputable public entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bradgate Park Ice Cream Van Concession Contract

Notice Description

Bradgate Park Trust is now offering the opportunity for an operator to trade from ice-cream vans at two of its main car parks, Hallgates (Cropston) and Hunt's Hill (Old John). Licenses will commence from 01st February 2025 and run for three years up until 31st January 2028. This contract may potentially be extended beyond the initial 3-year period for period/s of up to a maximum of a further 24 months. Taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years. Any extension(s) will be at a sole discretion of Bradgate Park Trust. The concession contracts are to be regarded as a speculative venture and no guarantee of work is given by the Trust, and Suppliers will have to form their own views as to the potential of such an arrangement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65eb4d18-3df9-4a1b-bd47-b1e72776e815
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a8017ff-6c1c-4045-8e6e-79278230c24c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (ON BEHALF OF BRADGATE PARK TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

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