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Supply and Delivery of Ice Creams (PAN3171)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Nov 2025 at 09:49

Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Ice Creams (PAN3171)" with the contract being awarded to South Lincs Foodservice Ltd. The procurement focused on the supply of various ice cream flavours to De Montfort Hall and Haymarket Theatre in Leicester. The procurement was conducted as an open competition under the below threshold category. The award was made official on 11 November 2025, and the contract runs from 17 November 2025 to 16 November 2027, with the potential for an extension totalling up to two additional years. This procurement falls under the "Goods" category, concentrating on ice cream and similar products within the UKF21 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the food services industry, particularly those specialising in the production and distribution of frozen desserts. It not only allows businesses to build a relationship with a local government authority but also opens up possibilities for future contracts with public sector organisations. The open procurement method suggests a competitive environment but also implies a fair chance for small and medium enterprises to submit their bids. Companies with robust supply chains and capacity to consistently deliver high-quality goods stand to benefit the most from such opportunities, enabling business growth and expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Ice Creams (PAN3171)

Notice Description

Leicester City Council invited Tenders for the supply and delivery of ice cream to De Montfort Hall (DMH) and Haymarket Theatre (HMT), Leicester.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The proposed contract will be for two years with option to extend for a period or periods totalling no more than a further two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072638-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH LINCS FOODSERVICE

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