Tender

CBC Tilgate Park Ice Cream Concession 2025-2028

CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Nov 2024 at 09:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Crawley Borough Council is currently seeking offers for the provision of a mobile ice cream concession at Tilgate Park, West Sussex, as detailed in the procurement titled "CBC Tilgate Park Ice Cream Concession 2025-2028". The procurement process is in the tender stage, following an open procedure, with all offers to be submitted by 8th January 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st March 2025 and will run until 29th February 2028. This opportunity falls within the catering services industry (CPV: 55520000), particularly targeting enterprises that provide catering services (CPV: 55523000). The park concession will be situated in a prime location beside the main car park and access routes, although the exact spot may vary daily based on ground conditions and park management directives.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in mobile food services, particularly for SMEs who can provide high-quality customer service from well-maintained and attractive vehicles. Given the prime placement within the park and potential attendance at large events, businesses engaging in this contract can benefit from substantial public exposure and increased sales opportunities. Firms with experience in mobile catering that can maintain high standards of service and presentation will be well-suited for this opportunity, particularly those capable of adapting to varying site conditions and ensuring continuous operational excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC Tilgate Park Ice Cream Concession 2025-2028

Notice Description

The Council is inviting offers to provide a mobile ice cream concessions at Tilgate Park, the site shown on the attached plan (Appendix A). The exact location may change slightly from day to day, depending on ground conditions, wear and tear and by request of the park management team particularly if ground recovery or maintenance work is required. It is however situated in a prime location beside the main car park and access routes to the park. It is not the sole trader in the park and additional temporary traders may attend large events such as Race For Life, as organised by the event operator. The Council requires the successful provider to provide a high standard of customer service from an attractive, safe and clean vehicle. Pictures and dimensions of the proposed trading vehicle (including litter receptacles, signs and generator, if needed, must be provided as part of this process. The Contract Duration shall run from 01 March 2025 until 29 February 2028. Additional information: Documents are available to access and download here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7cefd42-0175-459c-a1d9-c80c3d15ec6d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 3-4 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
CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
RH10 1UZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Three Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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