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Ice Cream Van Concession for Country Park

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Nov 2025 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an Ice Cream Van Concession at Rother Valley Country Park and Clifton Park, managed by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, has reached the award stage. The opportunity falls under the services category within the food and beverage industry, specifically involving ice cream and similar products. The contract, valued at £140,000, will be performed in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, suitable for SMEs and social enterprises. The contract period runs from 21st April 2025 to 20th April 2027, providing a stable business opportunity for the successful bidder, Handley Park Catering Ltd.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in mobile food services, particularly those dealing in ice cream and related products. SMEs and organisations serving the local community are especially well-positioned to benefit, given the nature and scale of the contract. The procurement approach, being open, allowed for wide participation, and businesses offering innovative and high-quality service offerings could gain a competitive edge and establish a foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ice Cream Van Concession for Country Park

Notice Description

Ice cream & Associated Ice Cream / Ice Product Vendor for Rother Valley Country Park and Clifton Park. Concession contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfa0ca68-4479-4679-8476-e49e58746b49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9089902-ca21-4f6e-a3e3-1834f6b42fc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2027 1-2 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
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANDLEY PARK CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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