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Ice Cream Concession in South Car Park Seven Sisters Country Park

South Downs National Park Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Nov 2025 at 10:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 15:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, has recently concluded a procurement process to offer a mobile ice cream concession at the south car park of Seven Sisters Country Park. This tender, which followed an open competition method suitable for below-threshold values, aimed to enhance visitor experiences throughout the season by engaging a suitable supplier for catering services, specifically ice cream and similar products. The contract was awarded on 11th November 2025 to Southern Counties Crawley Ltd, and it will be active from 10th November 2025 to 15th July 2027, with potential extensions extending to 2029. This initiative falls under the services industry category and is located in the South East of England (Region UKJ).

This tender presents substantial growth prospects for businesses specialising in catering services or those with a focus on enhancing visitor attractions through excellent customer service and local product offerings. Enterprises like Southern Counties Crawley Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that small to medium-sized enterprises with innovative product ranges and competitive pricing can thrive in such sectors. The concession allows for an immersive engagement with both local produce and the visitor demographic, promoting social value and quality customer experiences, thus building a robust platform for expanding business operations in a unique and vibrant setting. Businesses keen on leveraging local tourism and hospitality opportunities may find such procurements highly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ice Cream Concession in South Car Park Seven Sisters Country Park

Notice Description

South Downs National Park Authority is inviting offers to provide a mobile ice cream concession in a specified location within the south car park at Seven Sisters Country Park to add to and enhance the visitor offer throughout the season.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The Contract Period may be extended by up to two years by mutual agreement. The extension(s) may be by a single period or successive periods of twelve months in accordance with the terms of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072680-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 15 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Downs National Park Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Southern Counties Crawley ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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