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Royal Victoria Park Play Area Ice Cream Van Concession

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by Bath & North East Somerset Council involved the establishment of a single contract for an Ice Cream Concession adjacent to the Royal Victoria Park Play Area in Bath. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on restaurant and food-serving activities. The procurement method was a below threshold concession still classified as unknown. The contract was awarded to Bristol Ice Cream Ltd, a small and medium enterprise (SME), with the award becoming active as of 6 March 2026. The concession is scheduled to continue until 1 March 2029, representing opportunities for both local and regional economic contributions in the UKK12 region.

The tender for the Royal Victoria Park Ice Cream Van Concession offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for food and beverage businesses skilled in catering and concession operations. This procurement is particularly well-suited for SMEs that can provide efficient and appealing food-serving services, fostering local and tourist engagement in Bath. Engaging in this kind of service-oriented contract can help businesses expand their footprint in the public sector while providing an enjoyable food experience. Companies similar to Bristol Ice Cream Ltd should consider pursuing such opportunities to leverage their expertise in expanding their operations within public recreational spaces.

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Notice Title

Royal Victoria Park Play Area Ice Cream Van Concession

Notice Description

Bath and North East Somerset Council ("the Council") wishes to establish a single contract for the provision of for the provision of an Ice Cream Concession adjacent to the Royal Victoria Park Play Area, Bath.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067486
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027657-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRISTOL ICE CREAM

Further Information

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