---
title: "Mobile Ice Cream Drinks and Snacks Service at Gundimore Promenade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e79a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# Mobile Ice Cream Drinks and Snacks Service at Gundimore Promenade

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e79a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council seeking services for a Mobile Ice Cream Drinks and Snacks Service at Gundimore Promenade. This public authority within the sub-central government issued a tender for a concession to operate a mobile unit serving ice cream, drinks, and light snacks. The process utilised an open procurement method under the "Below threshold - open competition" details. The procurement stage reached completion with an award to ORA EVENTS LIMITED. Key dates within the tender include the contract signing on 13 February 2026, and the contract period beginning on 5 May 2026, and ending on 4 May 2031. The industry category covers services, including cafeteria and beverage-serving services, situated within the UKK region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents promising opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in catering, ice cream and soft drink services, along with those offering mobile food unit services. Ideal candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and suppliers equipped to meet quality and price criteria effectively. The concession allows for strategic placement at Gundimore Promenade, fostering potential for high footfall and brand exposure. The active engagement in a concession service supports business expansion and market presence during a prolonged period till 2031, making the opportunity attractive for long-term planning and revenue generation. Businesses looking to expand into Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole area are well-suited to explore this tendering opportunity.

## Notice

A concession for mobile unit selling ice cream, drinks, and light snacks at Gundimore Promenade.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022078-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 4 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORA EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 15982000 - Soft drinks
- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 20:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022078-2026
- 24 Nov 2025 at 14:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076555-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022078-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076555-2025
  24th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://info@oraevents.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f8ed03e9-2cc9-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=98acb992-29c9-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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