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title: "Ice Cream Licences 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02eafb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
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# Ice Cream Licences 2022

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02eafb

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) for the title "Ice Cream Licences 2022", classified under the goods category, focusing on the provision of mobile ice-cream services at iconic locations including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, and Holyrood Park. This open tender, which operates under the CELEX legal basis, is currently in the award stage, with contracts awarded and signed on 26 January 2022. Key suppliers for this contract include Ashers Ice Cream Limited and fotheringhams ice cream.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in food and beverage services, especially those with a focus on locally sourced products. Suppliers must demonstrate their ability to provide a varied selection of quality ice creams and beverages suitable for the local tourist market, making this a prime opportunity for companies looking to enhance their portfolio in the hospitality and tourism industry. With the potential for contract extensions and a clearly defined supplier engagement plan, businesses that are adept in adhering to quality and diverse product offerings will find this tender attractive.

## Notice

HESE are looking to engage with Suppliers who can provide mobile ice-cream services at the following sites, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Holyrood Park in Edinburgh. The Suppliers must be able to supply a varied selection of high quality locally sourced products including, but not limited to, dairy ice creams, bottled water, soft drinks including a selection of low sugar alternative options, items that meet specific dietary requirements and a range of confectionary to include locally sourced products such as tablet, macaroon etc suitable for the local tourist market.

### Lot Information

Edinburgh Castle

HESE are looking to engage with Suppliers who can provide mobile ice-cream services. The Suppliers must be able to supply a varied selection of high quality locally sourced products including, but not limited to, dairy ice creams, bottled water, soft drinks including a selection of low sugar alternative options, items that meet specific dietary requirements and a range of confectionary to include locally sourced products such as tablet, macaroon etc suitable for the local tourist market. The range of products will be agreed with HESE's Catering Contracts Manager for each site prior to each season commencing. The supplier must ensure sufficient stock at all times.

Renewal: HESE may extend the contract for up to another 24 months following the initial 3 year period, making a total duration of 5 years.

Stirling Castle

HESE are looking to engage with Suppliers who can provide mobile ice-cream services. The Suppliers must be able to supply a varied selection of high quality locally sourced products including, but not limited to, dairy ice creams, bottled water, soft drinks including a selection of low sugar alternative options, items that meet specific dietary requirements and a range of confectionary to include locally sourced products such as tablet, macaroon etc suitable for the local tourist market. The range of products will be agreed with HESE's Catering Contracts Manager for each site prior to each season commencing. The supplier must ensure sufficient stock at all times.

Renewal: HESE may extend the contract for up to a further 24 months following the initial contract period.

Holyrood Park

HESE are looking to engage with Suppliers who can provide mobile ice-cream services. The Suppliers must be able to supply a varied selection of high quality locally sourced products including, but not limited to, dairy ice creams, bottled water, soft drinks including a selection of low sugar alternative options, items that meet specific dietary requirements and a range of confectionary to include locally sourced products such as tablet, macaroon etc suitable for the local tourist market. The range of products will be agreed with HESE's Catering Contracts Manager for each site prior to each season commencing. The supplier must ensure sufficient stock at all times.

Renewal: HESE may extend the contract for up to a further 24 months following the initial contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002471-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This will be re tendered during late 2027. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ASHERS ICE CREAM; FOTHERINGHAMS ICE CREAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2022 at 17:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002471-2022
- 12 Oct 2021 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025486-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670342
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

## Provenance

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