Tender

Ice Cream Concessionaire Licences Woking Park

WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 08:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Woking Borough Council is actively seeking proposals from qualified suppliers for the "Ice Cream Concessionaire Licences Woking Park," classified under the industry category of community, social, and personal services. This open competition invites applications under a concession special regime, focusing on services in Woking, United Kingdom (UKJ25 region). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing deadline on 2nd February 2026. The licences cover the period starting from March 2026 until October 2028, giving successful bidders the opportunity to operate and sell ice cream and soft drinks via mobile vans in local parks. Submissions are allowed electronically, facilitating an accessible entry for interested parties.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the community service sector. The split between quality and price in the award criteria enables a fair competition for businesses committed to delivering high-quality services. Concession contracts for locations like Woking Park and Goldsworth Park Recreation Ground assure potential for consistent revenue streams over the three-year period. Businesses specialising in mobile catering or those eager to widen their footprint in public sector services should consider participating in this opportunity for strategic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ice Cream Concessionaire Licences Woking Park

Notice Description

Woking Borough Council (The Council) is seeking quotations from suitably qualified suppliers for the operation of Ice Cream Concession Licences at Council managed Parks and Recreation Grounds. The requirement is for sale of ice cream and soft drinks only and must be sold from a mobile van or similar. Licences will be for 3 years beginning in March 2026 and ending in October 2028. The trading season will be from 1 March to - 31 October each year.

Lot Information

Woking Park

See tender document for Lot 1. Concession to supply refreshments in Woking Park.

Goldsworth Park Recreation Ground

See tender document for Lot 2. Concession to supply refreshments in Goldsworth Park Recreation Ground.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006884-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 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
WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@woking.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU21 6YL
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey
Local Authority
Woking
Electoral Ward
Canalside
Westminster Constituency
Woking

Further Information

Notice Documents

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