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Saltwell Park and Angel of the North Mobile Ice Cream Concessions

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2026 at 09:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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.

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Notice Information

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).

Notice Details

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
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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Postcode Area
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

Lilydale Ices

Carnival -times

Further Information

Notice Documents

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