Tender

Cusworth Park Ice Cream Van Concession contract

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is currently in the tender stage for the Cusworth Park Ice Cream Van Concession contract, aiming to provide a mobile vehicle service for selling ice creams and refreshments at the public car park of Cusworth Park. This procurement falls under the services category and is conducted through an open competition method, welcoming submissions until 24th October 2025. Enquiries can be made until 20th October 2025. The contract, reserved for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), is located in South Yorkshire, adding a regional focus to the opportunity.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the catering and ice cream sectors to expand their outreach and establish a presence in a popular public space. Companies capable of delivering high-quality catering services, particularly those offering ice creams and similar products, are well-suited to compete. SMEs and VCSEs stand to benefit significantly as the procurement explicitly seeks their participation, ensuring a fair competitive environment that can facilitate business growth within the region.

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Notice Title

Cusworth Park Ice Cream Van Concession contract

Notice Description

Sale of ice creams and refreshments from a mobile vehicle at the area of the public car park at Cusworth Park.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063822-2025
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
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracy Holt
Contact Email
tracy.holt@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302736308

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

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