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PAN3464 - Provision of Ice Cream Concessions at Leicester Parks

Leicester City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2026 at 08:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 09:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council recently completed the procurement process for PAN3464, related to the provision of ice cream concessions at Abbey Park and Watermead Country Park in Leicester. The procurement, which falls under the category of "Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services," progressed through an open competition below the threshold. The concession contracts, spanning from 11 May 2026 to 30 April 2029, were awarded to Moonlight Ices Ltd. Proposals were required by 15 April 2025, with specific instructions provided through the EastMidsTenders and ProContract portals. The endeavour aimed at enriching the visitor experience at Leicester's parks, with the council acting in its role as a sub-central public authority.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises, especially those in hospitality or retail sectors capable of managing concessions. With a focus on both quality (15%) and pricing (85%), businesses that specialise in food services and are adaptive to cater to outdoor environments stand to benefit. The contracts, divided into two lots, offer the chance to engage directly with Leicester's vibrant community and strengthen regional brand presence through consistent public interaction in popular park settings. By securing this contract, Moonlight Ices Ltd gains a platform to expand its reach and enhance service delivery within the local area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3464 - Provision of Ice Cream Concessions at Leicester Parks

Notice Description

Leicester City Council is looking for proposals from Suppliers for the provision of ice creams at various Authority's parks within the City of Leicester. The requirement has been divided into two Lots under Category 1 "Ice Cream Concessions" as follows: Lot No Park Description Lot 1 Abbey Park Lot 2 Watermead Country Park The proposed Concessions Contract will be for three years. We anticipate awarding to a single Supplier per Lot. Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on15 April 2025 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal. Furthermore, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Abbey Park

Concessions Contract for Lot 1 Abbey Park

Lot 2 - Watermead Country Park

Concessions Contract for Lot 2 Watermead Country Park

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047474-2026
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

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£201,859 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£201,859 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£201,859 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Moonlight Ices Ltd

Further Information

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