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The Supply of Impulse Ice Cream

Leeds City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2026 at 09:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Jun 2026 at 11:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 09:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council procured impulse ice cream and similar frozen products for its establishments. This is a goods supply requirement covering the provision of ice cream rather than related catering, retail or manufacturing services. The buying organisation is Leeds City Council, and delivery or use is for council establishments in Leeds. The requirement was above the relevant threshold and concerns a defined supply arrangement for a public-sector buyer. The classification is CPV 15555100 for ice cream and CPV 15555000 for ice cream and similar products. The successful supplier, FCN Frozen Foods Ltd, is an SME based in Leeds, indicating that the requirement can be fulfilled by a specialist frozen-food supplier with the ability to serve council establishments.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to FCN Frozen Foods Ltd. Leeds City Council used an open procedure. One lot was awarded, with the contract awarded on 17 June 2026 and signed on 15 July 2026. The contract runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030, with an option for one 12-month extension to 31 July 2031. Its value is £225,000 excluding VAT and £270,000 including VAT. The tender closed on 26 May 2026 at 12:00, enquiries closed on 15 May 2026 at 17:00, and the award decision period ended on 15 June 2026. Three bids reached the final stage, including two from SMEs. Suppliers had to meet minimum quality thresholds; the award went to the lowest-priced qualifying bid.

This award demonstrates established public-sector demand for impulse ice cream and similar products from Leeds City Council. A supplier considering future work of this kind would need a reliable frozen-food supply operation, suitable product range and the capacity to deliver consistently to multiple council establishments. The evaluation shows that quality is a gateway requirement: businesses must first satisfy the minimum quality thresholds, after which price determines the outcome. The successful supplier is an SME, so the requirement is not confined to national-scale businesses. A credible competitor should therefore be able to evidence product quality, dependable fulfilment and competitive pricing through an open procurement route, while understanding the operational needs of council establishments and the recurring nature of the requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Impulse Ice Cream

Notice Description

The Supply of Impulse Ice Cream to Leeds City Council establishments

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 1 x 12 month extension available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075063-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-02-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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