Tender

Park Ice Cream Tender

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by St Helens Council seeks tenders for operating ice cream services across various parks within the borough. This tender, titled "Park Ice Cream Tender," falls under the services category, specifically targeting ice cream and catering services, with tenders to be submitted through the open method of competition. St Helens Council, a public authority under sub-central government classification, is the buying organisation responsible for this opportunity. The tender stage is active, with important deadlines such as the enquiry period ending on 2nd March 2026, and the tender submission closing on 6th March 2026. The contract period commences on 1st May 2026, with potential extensions until 30th April 2028.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in ice cream sales, catering, and park-based concessions. Businesses with the ability to provide high-quality frozen confectionery can expand their reach by securing licences in specific parks, increasing visibility and customer engagement. The procurement process, focused solely on price for the awarding decision, allows competitive pricing to play a crucial role in securing the contract. Suitable SMEs can benefit from the potential extension option, fostering sustainable business growth in St Helens.

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Notice Title

Park Ice Cream Tender

Notice Description

St Helens invite tenders for the provision of licence/s to operate in chosen location/s across the borough of St Helens. The Licensee will be permitted to park in the designated parking locations for the sale of ice cream & frozen confectionary. Please see the tender documents for further details and instructions.

Lot Information

Taylor Park Only

License for Taylor Park Only

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

Sherdley Park Only

License for Sherdley Park Only

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

Menses Park Only

License for Menses Park Only

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

All Other Parks

License for All Other Parks (inclusive of Gaskell Park, Haresfinch Park, Victoria Park, KGV Sutton Manor, KGV Haydock, Sankey Valley Park, Queens Park)

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016235-2026
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
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

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