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Park Ice Cream Tender

St Helens Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 13:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 16:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "Park Ice Cream Tender" managed by St Helens Council, a public authority in sub-central government, has successfully transitioned from tender to contract award stage. The tender, posted on 23 February 2026, sought providers to operate in various park locations within St Helens, including Taylor Park, Sherdley Park, Menses Park, and several others. Ice cream and catering services fall under the industry category of services. This open competition allowed for Below Threshold consideration and focused on granting licences for designated parking areas. The contracting process concluded with the award on 22 April 2026, and contracts will activate on 1 May 2026, concluding on 30 April 2027, with options for extension up to 2028.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses in the food services industry, specifically those with expertise in catering or retailing frozen confectionery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited, given the concession regime and the contract’s suitability clause prioritising SME involvement. St Helens Council's focus on price-based award criteria creates a competitive landscape for businesses that can effectively manage cost while maximising service delivery. With Tony's Ices successfully receiving an award for designated lots, similar enterprises now have the chance to grow their presence in public recreational areas, thereby enhancing business outreach within the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Park Ice Cream Tender

Notice Description

License/s have been granted to the successful provider, permitting the provider to park in designated parking locations in St Helens Parks as stipulated in the license/s for the sale of ice cream and frozen confectionary.

Lot Information

Taylor Park Only

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037580-2026
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
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,006 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
St Helens Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tony's Ices

Further Information

Notice Documents

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