This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 10:27

Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Leeds City Council, a public authority under sub-central government classification, involved the open tender titled "The Supply of Impulse Ice Cream". This contract seeks to provide impulse ice cream and related products for resale at various Leeds City Council commercial ventures, such as visitor attractions, museums, parks, and cafes. Located in Leeds, UK, the process utilised an open procurement method and has reached completion. The tender was initially published on 27th April 2026, with the award notice issued on 17th June 2026. The contract period begins on 1st August 2026 and runs until 31st July 2030, with an option to extend by up to 12 months.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of ice cream and related products. SMEs, in particular, have shown a strong presence, with two out of three final stage bids originating from small to medium enterprises. FCN Frozen Foods Ltd was awarded the contract, highlighting opportunities for companies capable of offering quality products within competitive pricing strategies. The provision of goods under the "goods" category for aspiring suppliers to engage with public sector buyers across regional markets could foster business growth for enterprises equipped to meet quality and pricing criteria.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Impulse Ice Cream

Notice Description

This Contract will be for the continued provision of impulse ice cream and related products for resale to visitors and customers at Leeds City Council commercial ventures such as visitor attractions, museums and galleries, parks, cafes and performance venues.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 1 x 12 month extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057017-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

15555100 - Ice cream

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCN FROZEN FOODS

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