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title: "Parson's Close Ice Cream Concession"
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# Parson's Close Ice Cream Concession

Buyer: LEIGHTON LINSLADE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-372482da-b633-49f5-a2f0-89c1356b362a

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## Summary

The Leighton Linslade Town Council is currently overseeing a contracted procurement process for the "Parson's Close Ice Cream Concession," which falls under the services industry category, specifically related to ice cream and similar products. The tender period closed on 21st February 2019, with a contract period set to commence from 1st April 2019 and concluding on 30th September 2023. The successful bidder, Community Action Bedfordshire (Trading) Ltd, was awarded the contract valued at £45,000. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in catering, specifically those who offer ice cream and related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider similar concession opportunities in parks or recreational areas. Engaging in such contracts can be a fruitful venture for those looking to expand their market presence and revenue streams within the leisure and hospitality sectors.

## Notice

The Town Council is seeking to secure a standalone concession for the right to sell ice cream from Parson's Close Recreation Ground. Interested Tenderers should contact the Head of Grounds and Environmental Services on 01525 631926 or email info@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk to request a tender pack, which includes a Form of Tender and Full Details of the Concession available. The closing date for sealed tenders to be received at the Town Council office is no later than 16:00hrs on Friday 22nd February 2019. #ParsonsCloseRec #Parks #myparkmatters https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/tenders/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04803a4-d50c-4759-bb98-431eb3edf687 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | LEIGHTON LINSLADE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEIGHTON BUZZARD |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU7 1HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Leighton-Linslade North |
| Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY ACTION BEDFORDSHIRE (TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2019 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04803a4-d50c-4759-bb98-431eb3edf687
- 24 Jan 2019 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be6f422-bbed-4993-8335-e497037a5518

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04803a4-d50c-4759-bb98-431eb3edf687
  5th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be6f422-bbed-4993-8335-e497037a5518
  24th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8995b6ff-e17e-4581-b1f0-fc44ae5bad25
  Advert
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09516cc3-a760-4eea-bd21-6bc0203855a7
  Contract Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7eabb53-902e-48cb-ab85-71ebff72f1a5
  Site Plan

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk
- https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/tenders/

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