Tender

Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 09:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of mobile catering services within its parks through an open procurement process. The initiative involves granting licences to operators to establish mobile facilities, such as ice cream vans and kiosks, across approximately 27 sites within Birmingham. This tender, titled "Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks," falls under the services category, specifically catering and ice cream service. Interested parties must submit their quotations via the 'In-tend' e-tendering platform, with the deadline set for noon on the 30th September 2025. The licences will commence on 1st February 2026 and span a four-year period, underscoring a significant opportunity for the catering industry within the Birmingham region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile catering operations, particularly those with experience in concessionaire facilities. The competitive open procurement process encourages a wide range of businesses to participate, allowing them to expand their presence in Birmingham's public locations. Businesses with a proven track record in similar operations, a credible business plan, and good regulatory compliance will be well-suited for this opportunity. Competing for these concessions can enhance business growth by establishing a regular and visible presence in public parks, driving potential sales through diversified product offerings and increased foot traffic.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council seeks to grant licences to suitable operators to provide catering services from mobile facilities within Birmingham parks. There are approximately 27 sites available for concessionaire facilities such as ice cream vans and small mobile hot/cold food kiosks. A full list of sites is contained within the tender documentation. Licences will commence on 1st February 2026 and will be for a term of four years. A fee will be payable for the licence from each operator for each individual site (pitch) and applications are invited on this basis. Interested organisations must demonstrate a proven track record in the operation of similar catering operations, along with a credible business plan, good regulatory compliance and a quality product range offering. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Your completed tender submission should be returned by 12:00 noon on Tuesday 30th September 2025 via the 'In-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059019
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052322-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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