--- title: "Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059019" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059019" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059019.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059019.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-29" --- # Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059019 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059019) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059019.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of mobile catering services within its parks through an open procurement process. The initiative involves granting licences to operators to establish mobile facilities, such as ice cream vans and kiosks, across approximately 27 sites within Birmingham. This tender, titled "Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks," falls under the services category, specifically catering and ice cream service. Interested parties must submit their quotations via the 'In-tend' e-tendering platform, with the deadline set for noon on the 30th September 2025. The licences will commence on 1st February 2026 and span a four-year period, underscoring a significant opportunity for the catering industry within the Birmingham region. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile catering operations, particularly those with experience in concessionaire facilities. The competitive open procurement process encourages a wide range of businesses to participate, allowing them to expand their presence in Birmingham's public locations. Businesses with a proven track record in similar operations, a credible business plan, and good regulatory compliance will be well-suited for this opportunity. Competing for these concessions can enhance business growth by establishing a regular and visible presence in public parks, driving potential sales through diversified product offerings and increased foot traffic. ## Notice Birmingham City Council seeks to grant licences to suitable operators to provide catering services from mobile facilities within Birmingham parks. There are approximately 27 sites available for concessionaire facilities such as ice cream vans and small mobile hot/cold food kiosks. A full list of sites is contained within the tender documentation. Licences will commence on 1st February 2026 and will be for a term of four years. A fee will be payable for the licence from each operator for each individual site (pitch) and applications are invited on this basis. Interested organisations must demonstrate a proven track record in the operation of similar catering operations, along with a credible business plan, good regulatory compliance and a quality product range offering. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Your completed tender submission should be returned by 12:00 noon on Tuesday 30th September 2025 via the 'In-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052322-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 29 Aug 2025 at 09:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052322-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052322-2025 29th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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