Tender

Ice Cream Concession for Towneley Park

BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

Burnley Borough Council is inviting tenders for an ice cream concession in Towneley Park, Burnley, under an open, below-threshold competition. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with the deadline for submission on 10th November 2025. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2031, with potential for an extension. The contract, valued at £320,000, focuses on services in the categories of ice cream, confectionery, and catering, to be provided from mobile vans. Interested parties should submit tenders via the appropriate electronic submission method.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specializing in ice cream, confectionery, and catering services to expand their reach within a popular public space. The contract duration allows for long-term business planning and potential expansion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability and experience in mobile food services are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. The tender also prioritises quality and cost-effectiveness through its award criteria, which could create significant business growth opportunities for competitive bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ice Cream Concession for Towneley Park

Notice Description

The Council invites tenders for the concession to sell ice cream, confectionery and cold drinks from mobile ice cream vans in Towneley Park according to the terms and conditions outlined and the Licence Agreement. Tenders are invited from organisations that have the necessary resources, ability, and experience to meet the Council's requirements. The concession will commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2031 with an option to extend the concession, subject to agreement. The Tender document comprises of the instructions for Tendering, and in the appendices/ schedules for completion and submission by tenderers - the Form of Tender, Certificates of non-collusion and a bona fide tender, Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), and Licence Agreement. In the event of any conflict arising between any of the provisions of the Tender Document issued by the Council and those submitted by the Tendering organisation, the Council's Tender Document shall be the definitive version.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ace3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064226-2025
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
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

15842300 - Confectionery

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 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
BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@burnley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURNLEY
Postcode
BB11 9SA
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD46 East Lancashire

Local Authority
Burnley
Electoral Ward
Daneshouse with Stoneyholme
Westminster Constituency
Burnley

Further Information

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