Tender

Supply of Ice-Creams for the Kearsney Abbey Cafe, Dover

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council is inviting tenders for the supply of ice-creams at Kearsney Abbey Café located in Dover. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically the ice cream and similar products sector. With an open competition method, interested parties must submit their tenders via the Kent Business Portal. The contract is valued at a gross amount of GBP 120,000, is set to begin on 1st July 2026, and will last for three years with an option to extend for a further year. Critical dates to note include the enquiry period closing on 26th May 2026 and the deadline for tender submission on 2nd June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in the supply of food products, particularly those offering ice cream and related goods. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence within the public sector. The contract's value and duration provide a stable and potentially extendable business venture, with the evaluation criteria focusing on both price and quality, offering competitive advantage to firms that excel in these areas.

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Notice Title

Supply of Ice-Creams for the Kearsney Abbey Cafe, Dover

Notice Description

Dover District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable Supplier for the provision of Supplying Ice-Creams at Kearsney Abbey Cafe and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st July 2026 and will continue for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further year. Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 hours on 2nd June 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06916d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041045-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

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