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title: "Mobile Ice-Cream Concession at Gundimore Promenade, Mudeford, Christchurch"
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# Mobile Ice-Cream Concession at Gundimore Promenade, Mudeford, Christchurch

Buyer: CHRISTCHURCH AND EAST DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1df947c9-7f75-4851-8397-b0d93967346f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Mobile Ice-Cream Concession at Gundimore Promenade in Mudeford, Christchurch, is being managed by Christchurch and East Dorset Council. The tender, classified under catering services with a specific focus on ice cream, has recently reached the award stage as of 16th April 2018. The contract, valued at £50,100, is set to commence on 1st May 2018 and will continue until 30th November 2020. The procurement process was conducted using an open method, inviting a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the catering sector, particularly those that specialise in mobile concessions or ice cream services. Businesses that have experience in outdoor catering and can operate in high footfall tourist areas would be especially well-positioned to compete. The location at Gundimore Promenade, a popular coastal spot, is likely to attract a steady stream of customers during favourable weather, enhancing the potential for profitability.

## Notice

The Council is looking for an operator for the Mobile Ice-Cream Concession at Gundimore Promenade, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4AG. The concession is located at what is locally known as Gundimore Promenade and Beach which is on the edge of the coastline between Mudeford Quay and Avon Beach, Christchurch, Dorset. The concession area lies between two existing areas where exclusive trading rights exist. The promenade and lower path are coastal routes for those walking/cycling between Mudeford Quay, Avon Beach, Friars Cliff, Steamer Point, Highcliffe Castle and Highcliffe Cliff Top also many people also use this beach during periods of good weather.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7f958d-a43a-4f46-9e19-3173bc8d9aed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,100 |
| 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 | CHRISTCHURCH AND EAST DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHRISTCHURCH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH23 1AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Christchurch Town |
| Westminster constituency | Christchurch |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARLEY ICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 15555100 - Ice cream
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2018 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7f958d-a43a-4f46-9e19-3173bc8d9aed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7f958d-a43a-4f46-9e19-3173bc8d9aed
  16th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=27b5980a-101b-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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