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title: "TC1184 - Manchester Parks Ice-cream"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6c5996c-8915-4b55-9e43-db04062119d2"
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# TC1184 - Manchester Parks Ice-cream

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6c5996c-8915-4b55-9e43-db04062119d2

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is seeking a concessionaire for the operation of Ice Cream Concessions across Manchester City Parks. The contract, valued at GBP 949,000, will span 2 years with an option to extend for another 2 years, starting on 3rd June 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and tender submissions must be made online by 11am on 4th March 2024.

This opportunity presents a chance for SMEs and VCSEs in the catering services industry to compete for concession contracts in various park areas in Manchester. Businesses offering ice cream and cold beverages are well-suited to participate. The tender process is currently in the active stage, and interested suppliers can find more information on the Manchester City Council website.

## Notice

Manchester City Council is seeking a concessionaire for the operation of Ice Cream Concessions across Manchester City Parks including a small collection of cold beverages in consultation with the Area Lead. The contracts are to be for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years. It is intended that the contract will commence on 03rd June 2024. This tender is split across 22 lots representing each of the different park areas. Each Lot will be awarded independently. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 04th March 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9246c63a-2abd-4c76-9cd1-b3bf5e87f005 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 2 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £949,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,245,468 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | E.SIVORI; KING WHIPPY ICES; LAKEBEACH; LUCIA'S ICE CREAM; MR SOFTEE; NIMRAH TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 21 May 2024 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9246c63a-2abd-4c76-9cd1-b3bf5e87f005

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9246c63a-2abd-4c76-9cd1-b3bf5e87f005
  21st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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