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Mobile Ice Cream Drinks and Snacks Service at Gundimore Promenade

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 20:04

Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council seeking services for a Mobile Ice Cream Drinks and Snacks Service at Gundimore Promenade. This public authority within the sub-central government issued a tender for a concession to operate a mobile unit serving ice cream, drinks, and light snacks. The process utilised an open procurement method under the "Below threshold - open competition" details. The procurement stage reached completion with an award to ORA EVENTS LIMITED. Key dates within the tender include the contract signing on 13 February 2026, and the contract period beginning on 5 May 2026, and ending on 4 May 2031. The industry category covers services, including cafeteria and beverage-serving services, situated within the UKK region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents promising opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in catering, ice cream and soft drink services, along with those offering mobile food unit services. Ideal candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and suppliers equipped to meet quality and price criteria effectively. The concession allows for strategic placement at Gundimore Promenade, fostering potential for high footfall and brand exposure. The active engagement in a concession service supports business expansion and market presence during a prolonged period till 2031, making the opportunity attractive for long-term planning and revenue generation. Businesses looking to expand into Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole area are well-suited to explore this tendering opportunity.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e79a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022078-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

15982000 - Soft drinks

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORA EVENTS

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