--- title: "Ice Cream Concession" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4bf17c6-c468-409c-b327-6f0e653e5143" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4bf17c6-c468-409c-b327-6f0e653e5143" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4bf17c6-c468-409c-b327-6f0e653e5143.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4bf17c6-c468-409c-b327-6f0e653e5143.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-06" --- # Ice Cream Concession Buyer: DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4bf17c6-c468-409c-b327-6f0e653e5143 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b4bf17c6-c468-409c-b327-6f0e653e5143) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b4bf17c6-c468-409c-b327-6f0e653e5143.json) ## Summary Dunstable Town Council has successfully awarded a contract to Mr Whippy Events Ice Cream for the Ice Cream Concession tender. The contract, valued at £48,930, is set to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, covering the location of Dunstable, LU6 1NF. This procurement falls under the industry category of Food, beverages, tobacco and related products, utilizing a selective procurement method through competitive dialogue. The award was concluded with the completion status on 5 March 2025, having had a tender period ending on 7 February 2025, with the contract now in the award stage. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage sector, particularly those specialising in concession services. SMEs are particularly suitable to compete, given the project's scope which expects ongoing collaboration with the council's project team. Bidders capable of providing high-quality service, support, and training for three years in a dynamic event-centric environment will find this an ideal opportunity. The tender highlights the importance of committed partnership, ensuring an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their operational footprint and establish a strong presence within the Dunstable area. ## Notice Dunstable Town Council is seeking expressions of interest from ice cream concession providers to supply ice cream sales in accordance with the attached location and events schedule for the period 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2028 in Dunstable. The successful bidder will be expected to work closely with the council's project team throughout the implementation process, as well as to provide ongoing support and training. Additional information: Receipt of Tender Documents The completed tender form must either be: * posted in a sealed envelope, and marked Ice Cream Concession Tender for the attention of the Town Clerk & Chief Executive or * emailed to accounts@dunstable.gov.uk with subject Ice Cream Concession Tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dcd1b83-83fc-4f1e-be8e-1e4db3d06697 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £48,930 | | 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 | DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | DUNSTABLE | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU6 1NF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Dunstable East | | Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MR WHIPPY EVENTS ICE CREAM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 6 Mar 2025 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dcd1b83-83fc-4f1e-be8e-1e4db3d06697 - 16 Jan 2025 at 12:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f546a2d-7881-4adc-bfc1-812b70456eaa - 16 Jan 2025 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f546a2d-7881-4adc-bfc1-812b70456eaa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dcd1b83-83fc-4f1e-be8e-1e4db3d06697 6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f546a2d-7881-4adc-bfc1-812b70456eaa 16th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/830717d3-975b-4a38-904e-c66685db6d19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/784da149-6b07-4b13-8ab3-40f6012bde66 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/796b1e10-ae6a-4e37-8ddf-c1ed078489c1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b5dbd6d-8a2b-48dc-9c4c-de1060efa639 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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