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title: "PAN3096 - Provision of Ice Cream Concessions at Various Leicester Parks"
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# PAN3096 - Provision of Ice Cream Concessions at Various Leicester Parks

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c033e39b-7f85-4162-a41e-536a4b67efc1

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of ice cream concessions at various parks across the region, under tender ID LEICSCITY02-DN723494-00380441. This process, classified in the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, was managed through an open procedure, ensuring competitive fairness. The tender, which concluded on 14th February 2025, was aimed at selecting suppliers to operate from the start date of 1st May 2025 until 30th April 2029. The concessions are spread across parks in the East Midlands, UK, with a total value of £360,000, fostering opportunities within the services procurement category.

This award creates substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding their footprint in the public services sector. Businesses such as Mr Whippy, Macs Ices, and Southern Counties Event Caterers Ltd have been awarded various lots within the concession, highlighting the capacity for both SMEs and larger organisations to compete effectively in such tenders. Companies with expertise in food and beverage services, particularly those with experience operating in outdoor or public event settings, could find similar procurement opportunities highly beneficial for growth and diversification.

## Notice

Provision of Ice Cream Concessions at Various Leicester Parks (PAN3096)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b130c14d-e76f-47be-bf05-747da7670c12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £423,078 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | MACS ICES; MR WHIPPY; SOUTHERN COUNTIES EVENT CATERERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b130c14d-e76f-47be-bf05-747da7670c12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b130c14d-e76f-47be-bf05-747da7670c12
  9th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fd7b7907-4ed2-ef11-8133-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

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