--- title: "Ice Cream and Slush Concessions for Parks and Greenspaces 2023 - 2026" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a99ff1c-cda7-4b18-9f91-a4a19d77f088" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a99ff1c-cda7-4b18-9f91-a4a19d77f088" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a99ff1c-cda7-4b18-9f91-a4a19d77f088.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a99ff1c-cda7-4b18-9f91-a4a19d77f088.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-28" --- # Ice Cream and Slush Concessions for Parks and Greenspaces 2023 - 2026 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a99ff1c-cda7-4b18-9f91-a4a19d77f088 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a99ff1c-cda7-4b18-9f91-a4a19d77f088) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a99ff1c-cda7-4b18-9f91-a4a19d77f088.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for "Ice Cream and Slush Concessions for Parks and Greenspaces 2023 - 2026". This procurement opportunity falls under the services category, with a contract period from May 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026. The tender deadline for submissions is April 18, 2023, at 15:00hrs. Interested operators are invited to bid for designated locations across Sandwell's Greenspaces for a concession contract lasting three years, with a possible one-year extension based on performance. This tender by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in ice cream and similar products, catering services, and related industries to expand their operations. Suitable operators should be prepared to trade ice cream, slush, candy floss, confectionery, and soft drinks at specified locations. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this procurement exercise, ensuring a transparent and accessible bidding process. Businesses looking to enhance their presence in the West Midlands region should consider participating and meeting the Council's concession fee payment requirements. ## Notice Ice Cream and Slush Concessions for Parks and Greenspaces 2023 - 2026 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tender submissions from responsible and suitable operators to trade ice cream, slush, candy floss, confectionary and soft drinks only at a number of designated locations across Sandwell's Greenspaces. Designated locations are listed in the specification. Term of Contract The Council proposes to enter into a concession contract for an Initial term of Three (3) years with a possible extension for a further year, subject to satisfactory performance. The anticipated commencement date is 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2026. Value of Contract Operators are Invited to provide a cost against the venue of sites they wish to bid for as detailed in the specification for concession years 2023/2024, 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 and price will be awarded on the bidder whose proposal represents the highest bid for the three (3) years concession contract. Payment Concession Fees Payment Concession fees will made via 2 payments per financial year, over the three years. However, if the concession is extended for a further 12 months, a meeting with the Management Team and the successful operator will be held. Appointment of Service Provider To appoint provider(s) for the provision of the Ice cream and Slush Concessions 2023-2026. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 18 April 2023 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d488c56a-e2e0-4043-b720-908c3bff676e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## 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 - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2023 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d488c56a-e2e0-4043-b720-908c3bff676e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d488c56a-e2e0-4043-b720-908c3bff676e 28th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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