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title: "Ice Cream Van Concession for Country Park"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dfa0ca68-4479-4679-8476-e49e58746b49"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-21"
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# Ice Cream Van Concession for Country Park

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfa0ca68-4479-4679-8476-e49e58746b49

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## Summary

The procurement process for an Ice Cream Van Concession at Rother Valley Country Park and Clifton Park, managed by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, has reached the award stage. The opportunity falls under the services category within the food and beverage industry, specifically involving ice cream and similar products. The contract, valued at £140,000, will be performed in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, suitable for SMEs and social enterprises. The contract period runs from 21st April 2025 to 20th April 2027, providing a stable business opportunity for the successful bidder, Handley Park Catering Ltd.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in mobile food services, particularly those dealing in ice cream and related products. SMEs and organisations serving the local community are especially well-positioned to benefit, given the nature and scale of the contract. The procurement approach, being open, allowed for wide participation, and businesses offering innovative and high-quality service offerings could gain a competitive edge and establish a foothold in the public sector market.

## Notice

Ice cream & Associated Ice Cream / Ice Product Vendor for Rother Valley Country Park and Clifton Park. Concession contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9089902-ca21-4f6e-a3e3-1834f6b42fc9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2025 - 21 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HANDLEY PARK CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9089902-ca21-4f6e-a3e3-1834f6b42fc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9089902-ca21-4f6e-a3e3-1834f6b42fc9
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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