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title: "Ice Cream Concessions in various amenity site locations in Bedford Borough"
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# Ice Cream Concessions in various amenity site locations in Bedford Borough

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d894f0c-996b-41f2-9328-9f68742a4718

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for "Ice Cream Concessions in various amenity site locations in Bedford Borough." This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically focused on the sale of ice cream products. The tender was published on 28th November 2017, and submissions are due by 18th December 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2018, lasting until 31st March 2023. This public procurement process is classified under an open procedure and has an estimated value of £500,000, with a minimum value of £450,000 for this tender.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food and beverage services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing a friendly and professional ice cream sales experience. Companies that can efficiently manage logistics for regular visits to designated sites, especially during weekends and holiday periods, would be well-suited to compete. This is an excellent chance for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the hospitality sector within Bedford Borough.

## Notice

To provide a polite, friendly and good business-like service selling ice cream products to the public, making regular and frequent visits to the Designated Space in the exercise of the rights hereby granted, particularly each weekend and throughout holiday periods, and at such other reasonable time or times as the Licensor may require. Additional information: Please apply through the in-tend portal Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/057bef82-a6f5-416e-8155-246c70ae699a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 15555100 - Ice cream
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2017 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/057bef82-a6f5-416e-8155-246c70ae699a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/057bef82-a6f5-416e-8155-246c70ae699a
  28th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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