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Provision of Ice Creams & Refreshments

Liverpool City Council

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02 Oct 2025 at 14:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Liverpool City Council and focuses on the provision of ice creams and refreshments across various parks in Liverpool. The contract is executed under an open procedure according to the legal basis of the UKPGA. The industry category involved is services, specifically targeting vendors capable of providing high-quality ice creams and related refreshments. The awarded contracts are active as of 30th September 2025, covering multiple locations such as Croxteth Hall, Otterspool Promenade, and others, with the contracts expected to run from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2028, with possible extensions. The procurement stage has moved from tender to award, with key details published as of 2nd October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food and catering industry, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, as highlighted by the number of bids from SMEs. Companies like Showtime Ice Cream Ltd and Triviso Ice Cream have already been engaged as suppliers, showcasing that the award values can range significantly, catering to both larger and smaller businesses. Such contracts are beneficial for enterprises seeking to expand their operational footprint by tapping into Liverpool's vibrant consumer base, enhancing their brand presence within key public venues. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender are those with robust logistics, diverse product offerings in miscellaneous food products, and a focus on quality and cost-efficiency, aligned with Liverpool City Council's award criteria of quality and social value.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Ice Creams & Refreshments

Notice Description

Provision of Ice Creams & Refreshments for LCC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054589
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061746-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products

55320000 - Meal-serving services

55321000 - Meal-preparation services

55330000 - Cafeteria services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£560,851 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SHOWTIME ICE CREAM LTD

Triviso Ice Cream

Further Information

Notice Documents

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