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COV - Ice Cream Trading Concession - Godiva Festival 2025

Coventry City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

23 Jun 2026 at 11:32

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

08 May 2025 at 13:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

24 Mar 2025 at 11:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Coventry City Council opening a tender for an ice cream trading concession at the Godiva Festival 2025. This opportunity falls within the services industry category and is specifically targeted at the region of Coventry, UK (UKG33). The tender was initiated in March 2025 with a completion date for the contract set for April 2026. The procurement method was an open competition, which was conducted below the threshold for concession contracts. The process progressed from the tender to award stage, with CEC Ice Cream Group Ltd being awarded the contract. However, by June 2026, the contract status was updated to "terminated" as it was marked complete.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the food services and event planning sectors. Concession opportunities like these allow businesses to showcase their products at widely attended events, potentially expanding their customer base. The open competition nature of the procurement method suggests an inclusive approach, encouraging diverse suppliers to participate. In particular, businesses with expertise in ice cream production and event services, including those that can deliver within aggressive timelines and competitive pricing, would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. Ultimately, similar opportunities can help SMEs enhance their market presence and secure pivotal contracts with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - Ice Cream Trading Concession - Godiva Festival 2025

Notice Description

Coventry City Council is procuring a supplier for an ice cream concession at Godiva Festival 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058865-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

15555100 - Ice cream

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Coventry City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEC ICE CREAM GROUP LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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