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Ice Cream Licences 2022

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2022 at 17:14

Tender

12 Oct 2021 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) for the title "Ice Cream Licences 2022", classified under the goods category, focusing on the provision of mobile ice-cream services at iconic locations including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, and Holyrood Park. This open tender, which operates under the CELEX legal basis, is currently in the award stage, with contracts awarded and signed on 26 January 2022. Key suppliers for this contract include Ashers Ice Cream Limited and fotheringhams ice cream.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in food and beverage services, especially those with a focus on locally sourced products. Suppliers must demonstrate their ability to provide a varied selection of quality ice creams and beverages suitable for the local tourist market, making this a prime opportunity for companies looking to enhance their portfolio in the hospitality and tourism industry. With the potential for contract extensions and a clearly defined supplier engagement plan, businesses that are adept in adhering to quality and diverse product offerings will find this tender attractive.

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Notice Title

Ice Cream Licences 2022

Notice Description

HESE are looking to engage with Suppliers who can provide mobile ice-cream services at the following sites, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Holyrood Park in Edinburgh. The Suppliers must be able to supply a varied selection of high quality locally sourced products including, but not limited to, dairy ice creams, bottled water, soft drinks including a selection of low sugar alternative options, items that meet specific dietary requirements and a range of confectionary to include locally sourced products such as tablet, macaroon etc suitable for the local tourist market.

Lot Information

Edinburgh Castle

HESE are looking to engage with Suppliers who can provide mobile ice-cream services. The Suppliers must be able to supply a varied selection of high quality locally sourced products including, but not limited to, dairy ice creams, bottled water, soft drinks including a selection of low sugar alternative options, items that meet specific dietary requirements and a range of confectionary to include locally sourced products such as tablet, macaroon etc suitable for the local tourist market. The range of products will be agreed with HESE's Catering Contracts Manager for each site prior to each season commencing. The supplier must ensure sufficient stock at all times.

Renewal: HESE may extend the contract for up to another 24 months following the initial 3 year period, making a total duration of 5 years.

Stirling Castle

HESE are looking to engage with Suppliers who can provide mobile ice-cream services. The Suppliers must be able to supply a varied selection of high quality locally sourced products including, but not limited to, dairy ice creams, bottled water, soft drinks including a selection of low sugar alternative options, items that meet specific dietary requirements and a range of confectionary to include locally sourced products such as tablet, macaroon etc suitable for the local tourist market. The range of products will be agreed with HESE's Catering Contracts Manager for each site prior to each season commencing. The supplier must ensure sufficient stock at all times.

Renewal: HESE may extend the contract for up to a further 24 months following the initial contract period.

Holyrood Park

HESE are looking to engage with Suppliers who can provide mobile ice-cream services. The Suppliers must be able to supply a varied selection of high quality locally sourced products including, but not limited to, dairy ice creams, bottled water, soft drinks including a selection of low sugar alternative options, items that meet specific dietary requirements and a range of confectionary to include locally sourced products such as tablet, macaroon etc suitable for the local tourist market. The range of products will be agreed with HESE's Catering Contracts Manager for each site prior to each season commencing. The supplier must ensure sufficient stock at all times.

Renewal: HESE may extend the contract for up to a further 24 months following the initial contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eafb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002471-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

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
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This will be re tendered during late 2027.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Fiona Fretwell
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ASHERS ICE CREAM

FOTHERINGHAMS ICE CREAM

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