Tender

Mobile Ice Cream Drinks and Snacks Service at Gundimore Promenade

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has initiated an open tender for a concession service titled "Mobile Ice Cream Drinks and Snacks Service at Gundimore Promenade." This procurement falls within the services industry category, notably cafeteria and beverage-serving services, and is situated in the UKK24 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active under the tender phase. The main procurement method employed is an open competition below the threshold for concessions. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on the 10th of December 2025, and the tender submission deadline set for the 8th of January 2026 at 14:00 GMT. The contract period is anticipated to start on the 5th of May 2026 and end on the 4th of May 2031. The estimated gross contract value amounts to £1,200,000.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these business types are specifically mentioned as suitable candidates. Offering a mobile unit service, the tender requires businesses adept in catering, particularly those with expertise in the preparation and sale of light refreshments like ice cream and drinks. The selection will be based on the most advantageous tender balancing both quality and price, allowing innovative businesses to stand out. Such tenders provide an excellent avenue for businesses in the catering and hospitality industry to expand their services and gain prominence within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Ice Cream Drinks and Snacks Service at Gundimore Promenade

Notice Description

A concession for mobile unit selling ice cream, drinks, and light snacks at Gundimore Promenade.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e79a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076555-2025
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 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
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

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