Award

Ice Cream Concession

DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2025 at 11:00

TenderAmendment

16 Jan 2025 at 12:41

Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

Dunstable Town Council has successfully awarded a contract to Mr Whippy Events Ice Cream for the Ice Cream Concession tender. The contract, valued at £48,930, is set to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, covering the location of Dunstable, LU6 1NF. This procurement falls under the industry category of Food, beverages, tobacco and related products, utilizing a selective procurement method through competitive dialogue. The award was concluded with the completion status on 5 March 2025, having had a tender period ending on 7 February 2025, with the contract now in the award stage.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage sector, particularly those specialising in concession services. SMEs are particularly suitable to compete, given the project's scope which expects ongoing collaboration with the council's project team. Bidders capable of providing high-quality service, support, and training for three years in a dynamic event-centric environment will find this an ideal opportunity. The tender highlights the importance of committed partnership, ensuring an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their operational footprint and establish a strong presence within the Dunstable area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ice Cream Concession

Notice Description

Dunstable Town Council is seeking expressions of interest from ice cream concession providers to supply ice cream sales in accordance with the attached location and events schedule for the period 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2028 in Dunstable. The successful bidder will be expected to work closely with the council's project team throughout the implementation process, as well as to provide ongoing support and training. Additional information: Receipt of Tender Documents The completed tender form must either be: * posted in a sealed envelope, and marked Ice Cream Concession Tender for the attention of the Town Clerk & Chief Executive or * emailed to accounts@dunstable.gov.uk with subject Ice Cream Concession Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dcd1b83-83fc-4f1e-be8e-1e4db3d06697
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,930 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gina Thanky
Contact Email
accounts@dunstable.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01582513000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNSTABLE
Postcode
LU6 1NF
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Dunstable East
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MR WHIPPY EVENTS ICE CREAM

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