--- title: "DDPT039 Ice Cream Concession" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-046ba2d6-ff4c-4e54-843f-8835edc0ff9a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-046ba2d6-ff4c-4e54-843f-8835edc0ff9a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-046ba2d6-ff4c-4e54-843f-8835edc0ff9a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-046ba2d6-ff4c-4e54-843f-8835edc0ff9a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-28" --- # DDPT039 Ice Cream Concession Buyer: DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-046ba2d6-ff4c-4e54-843f-8835edc0ff9a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-046ba2d6-ff4c-4e54-843f-8835edc0ff9a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-046ba2d6-ff4c-4e54-843f-8835edc0ff9a.json) ## Summary The Derbyshire Dales District Council has completed the procurement process for the "DDPT039 Ice Cream Concession," aimed at securing concessionaires to provide ice cream and refreshments across various locations within Derbyshire Dales, UK. The procurement process was conducted under the open procedure and focused on non-alcoholic beverages and catering services. The tender was published on 14 January 2025, with the tender period concluding on 13 February 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and run until 31 March 2028, with an optional extension of two further years at the council's discretion. The process was organised into multiple lots based on location, covering diverse venues like Derwent Gardens, Matlock Bath, and Bakewell Recreation Ground, among others, with special provisions for the Matlock Bath Illuminations event held in September and October. This procurement provides significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specializing in catering and non-alcoholic beverages. Businesses capable of managing operations across various lots are well-suited to benefit from this contract. The awarded suppliers, such as Grant Lowe and Joes Ices, illustrate the potential for growth through diversified location management. By engaging with the Derbyshire Dales District Council's e-tendering system, small and medium enterprises can tap into stable three-year service provisions with potential extensions, thus enabling business expansion and enhanced local service delivery. This contract is ideal for enterprises focused on strategic regional presence and service diversity within the refreshment sector. ## Notice Derbyshire Dales District Council (the Council) is seeking a concessionaire(s) to provide ice cream and refreshments on a concession basis. Refreshments include but are not limited to, waters, juice and carbonated drinks and excludes alcohol and hot drinks. The procurement is split into lots based on locations. The lots are within the Councils geographic area and include recreational parks, car parks and the Matlock Bath illuminations event (held during September and October) Available Lots Lot 1 - Derwent Gardens, Matlock Bath excluding the illuminations period. Lot 2 - Derwent Gardens, Matlock Bath Illuminations period only. Lot 3 - Artists Corner, Matlock Bath Lot 4 - Station Yard Car Park, Matlock Bath Lot 5 - Recreation Ground, Bakewell Lot 6 - Granby Road Car Park, Bakewell Lot 7 - Shawcroft Car Park, Ashbourne Lot 8 - Hall Leys Park, Park Head and Boating Lake, Matlock A Concessionaire may bid for multiple lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded in accordance with the evaluation criteria and methodology detailed in the Process Overview Part One document. Where a concessionaire bids for multiple lots, they must be able to provide the concession on each site in accordance with the specification. The initial contract is for a fixed 3-year period. The Lot 1 concession will operate from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, excluding the months the illuminations event is held which is currently September and October. The Lot 2 concession will operate for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 illuminations events. The councils event team will confirm the Illuminations event dates on an annual basis. The Lot 3 to 8 concessions will operate from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028 inclusive. There will be an option to extend the contract for a further 1 + 1 year period at the discretion of the Council. Additional information: The procurement is being managed electronically, using the councils e-tendering system, please select the link below which will transfer you to our e-tendering system where you can register your interest and access the documents. The council will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3692f4e1-6c3f-4358-bf6d-0c4ec1cb5fa6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 7 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £324,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £467,400 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MATLOCK | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE4 3NN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Matlock West | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | GRANT LOWE; JOES ICES; NIMRAH TRADING; SMITHS CREAMLAND ICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products - 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 28 May 2025 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3692f4e1-6c3f-4358-bf6d-0c4ec1cb5fa6 - 14 Jan 2025 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c8b9d48-649c-4213-b57b-f2466f4f107e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3692f4e1-6c3f-4358-bf6d-0c4ec1cb5fa6 28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c8b9d48-649c-4213-b57b-f2466f4f107e 14th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4ff1521e-16cc-ef11-8133-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 Link to the Councils e-tendering system ## Notice URLs - https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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