Tender

Catering concession - ice-cream, bouncy castle & beach souvenirs - Aberdour

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Fife Council as the buying organisation seeking offers for a catering concession at Hawkcraig Road, Silver Sands, Aberdour. The tender, titled "Catering concession - ice-cream, bouncy castle & beach souvenirs - Aberdour," falls under the services category and is intended for the general public services industry. Situated within the UKM72 region, specifically Aberdour, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 23 March 2026. The open procedure method enables electronic submission of offers through the Public Contracts Scotland website, providing potential bidders with a clear timeline for participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the catering and recreational services sectors to expand by delivering diverse offerings such as ice creams, soft drinks, beach souvenirs, and bouncy castle operations. Companies with experience in organising such public services and possessing the necessary legal compliance capabilities are ideally positioned to compete. The open nature of the procurement process encourages participation from a wide range of vendors, facilitating business growth through potential long-term engagement, as a recurring requirement for similar services is anticipated. Interested parties that can incorporate electronic ordering and invoicing within their operational framework will find suitable engagement opportunities with Fife Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering concession - ice-cream, bouncy castle & beach souvenirs - Aberdour

Notice Description

We are seeking offers for the provision of catering and recreational services at Hawkcraig Road, Silver Sands, Aberdour for the sale of ice cream & beach souvenirs and operating a bouncy castle.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of catering services for ice cream & soft drinks and the sale of beach souvenirs from a single vehicle or trailer from a single site and operation of a bouncy castle at Hawkcraig Road, Silver Sands, Aberdour identified in the marketing particulars.. The preferred method of communication is through this website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826038
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551293
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

92331100 - Fair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is likely that there will be a continuing requirement for a catering, recreational & beach souvenirs concession here.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 6GH
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Further Information

Notice Documents

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