This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Gateshead Borough Council involves the awarding of contracts for mobile ice cream concessions at two key locations: Saltwell Park and the Angel of the North. This tender, under the 'services' category, used a limited procurement method focusing on sub-threshold competition for concession services. The contracts were awarded as of 1st June 2026, with an expected completion by 31st May 2027 and potential extensions lasting up to four additional years. These concessions are located within the UKC22 region, covering Gateshead and the Newcastle area, and emphasize local engagement with small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialized in retail and food services. Potential suppliers, such as small ice cream businesses, can benefit from a prestigious, steady revenue source by securing a high-traffic location at Saltwell Park and Angel of the North, two major tourist attractions. The procurement setup encourages competitive SMEs to participate by providing a clear, structured engagement with relatively low entry barriers due to the limited competition framework. This is ideal for businesses aiming to expand their clientele in public spaces, particularly in the catering or food concession sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Saltwell Park and Angel of the North Mobile Ice Cream Concessions

Notice Description

The Council is looking to appoint suppliers for the provision of mobile ice cream concessions across two lots, Saltwell Park (Lot 1) and Angel of the North (Lot 2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c70b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064505-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

15555100 - Ice cream

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£366,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH 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
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CARNIVAL -TIMES

LILYDALE ICES

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c70b-2026-07-09T09:56:37+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-09T09:56:37+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c70b",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-UKPRN-10002639",
            "name": "Gateshead Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-UKPRN",
                "id": "10002639"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PPGY-1151-NJQN"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Civic Centre, Regent Terrace",
                "locality": "Gateshead",
                "postalCode": "NE8 1HH",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKC22"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@gateshead.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-lilydale",
            "name": "Lilydale Ices",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "lilydale"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PZGV-3453-JVPR"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Kerr Lodge",
                "locality": "Stanley",
                "postalCode": "DH9 9SF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKC14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "liamdefty201@gmail.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://lilydaleices.gov.uk",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PNRZ-3257-HLRN",
            "name": "Carnival -times",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PNRZ-3257-HLRN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "UNIT 3B1 BELLWAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE",
                "locality": "NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE",
                "postalCode": "NE12 9SW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKC22"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "carnival-times@outlook.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-UKPRN-10002639",
        "name": "Gateshead Borough Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c70b",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Saltwell Park and Angel of the North Mobile Ice Cream Concessions",
        "description": "The Council is looking to appoint suppliers for the provision of mobile ice cream concessions across two lots, Saltwell Park (Lot 1) and Angel of the North (Lot 2).",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - limited competition",
        "specialRegime": [
            "concession"
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "additionalProcurementCategories": [
                "goods"
            ],
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-lilydale",
                    "name": "Lilydale Ices"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "15555100",
                            "description": "Ice cream"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "55000000",
                            "description": "Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKC22",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "2",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "additionalProcurementCategories": [
                "goods"
            ],
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PNRZ-3257-HLRN",
                    "name": "Carnival -times"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "15555100",
                            "description": "Ice cream"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "55000000",
                            "description": "Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKC22",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Contract for Saltwell Park Mobile Ice-Cream Concession",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-05-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2031-05-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "4 x 12 month options to extend"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 439200,
                "amount": 366000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-05-27T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "064505-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064505-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-09T09:56:37+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "2",
            "awardID": "2",
            "title": "Contract for Angel of the North Mobile Ice-Cream Concessions",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-05-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2031-05-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "4 x 12 month options to extend"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 439200,
                "amount": 366000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "064505-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064505-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-09T09:56:37+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}