Catering concession - ice cream - Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council invites tenders for a catering concession to sell ice cream from a vehicle or trailer within Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy. This open procedure aims to secure the provision of catering services under the primary category of services, specifically CPV classification 55520000. The procurement process, labeled as active, is currently at the Tender stage with key dates including a tender submission deadline on 7th July 2026 at 12:00 PM, followed by the commencement of the award period on the same day. The activities are scheduled to operate in the region identified as UKM72. Prospective contractors must submit their offers electronically through the specified portal by the deadline.

This tender creates significant opportunities for local catering businesses, particularly those specialising in mobile catering services and ice cream sales, to expand their operations and connect with a broader audience in a busy public park. Small to medium enterprises with capabilities in maintaining a mobile food service and offering high-quality products could effectively leverage this concession to boost their presence and revenue. Given that the concession is for a duration of nearly five years, companies with interest and aptitude in long-term service provision will find this tender appealing. Furthermore, the requirement accepts electronic payments, electronic ordering, and allows electronic invoicing, offering streamlined business operations for interested parties.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Catering concession - ice cream - Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy

Notice Description

We are seeking offers for the provision of catering services in Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy from a vehicle/trailer for the sale of ice cream.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of catering services for the sale of ice cream from a vehicle/trailer in Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy. Please see marketing particulars.. The preferred method of communication is through this website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835064
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558304
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


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 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 the operation of a catering concession in Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
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

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