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CPU 6586 Ice Cream Concession

Nottingham City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

14 Apr 2026 at 09:23

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 12:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council initiated a procurement process for the Ice Cream Concession (CPU 6586), aiming to establish a framework agreement across several council parks and locations within Nottingham, UK. The procurement was divided into eleven lots, with the focus on the sale of ice cream and related products as part of a concession agreement. However, as of 14th April 2026, the procurement process was halted for Lots 1-10 due to insufficient site details affecting bid submissions, prompting a revision and reissue of the tender. Lot 11 for Wollaton Deer Park proceeded to the contract award stage unaffected. This tender, initially active in December 2025, was under an open procurement method designed for services within sub-central government public authority classification. The Council anticipates reissuing a more refined tender shortly, ensuring fairness and transparency for future competitive submissions.

This procurement opportunity represents a significant avenue for business growth for SMEs and VCSEs looking to engage in concession services within Nottingham's public parks. The tender is well-suited to businesses in the food and catering industry, notably those specialising in ice cream and cafeteria services. Enterprises focusing on offering quality and competitive pricing could leverage these opportunities to establish or expand their presence across strategic local locations. As the tender favours a price-heavy evaluation criterion (80% for price and 20% for quality), businesses with robust pricing strategies coupled with commendable service standards could benefit. With the anticipated reissue covering lots previously cancelled, interested businesses are encouraged to participate actively in the forthcoming tender round.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU 6586 Ice Cream Concession

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council ('the Authority') is seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified contractors to establish a framework to provide ice cream concessions at eleven designated Council parks (Lots) across the city.

Lot Information

Bulwell Hall and Bulwell Forest

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Bullwell Hall and Bullwell Forest in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Clifton Playing Fields

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Clifton Paying Fields in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

King Edward Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream at King Edward Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Lenton Recreation Ground

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Lenton Recreation Ground in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

South Glade Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream at South Glade Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Pirate Park - Sherwood

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Pirate Park Sherwood in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Harvey Haddon / Bilborough Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Harvey Haddon / Bilborough Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Vernon Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Vernon Part in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Victoria Embankment

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Victoria Embankment in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Highfields Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Highfields Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Wollaton Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Wollaton Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033545-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

55320000 - Meal-serving services

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,276,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,276,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

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