--- title: "CO6135 - Ice Cream Concession Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f21a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f21a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f21a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f21a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2025-12-09" --- # CO6135 - Ice Cream Concession Framework Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f21a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f21a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f21a.json) ## Summary Tower Hamlets, a sub-central government authority located in London, is inviting applications for the "CO6135 - Ice Cream Concession Framework". This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, aims to award licences to high-quality operators for ice cream concessions across various parks within the borough. The contract is due to start on 1st April 2026, with a four-year term, providing applicants with long-term income security. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 19th January 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 14th January 2026. This open competition is designed for canteen and catering services, focusing on compliance and business credentials. This tender offers a prime opportunity for businesses involved in mobile catering and vending services, particularly those with experience in ice cream and similar food services. By securing a spot on the framework, successful bidders can enhance their visibility and establish a substantial presence within a busy, urban area. The opportunity is particularly beneficial for SMEs and social enterprises, as the criteria focus on quality, affordability, environmental responsibility, and local knowledge. Additionally, businesses operated by Tower Hamlets residents may have a competitive advantage, thereby promoting local economic growth. ## Notice The object of this tender is to ensure we grant licenses to good quality operators with at least the following criteria, Those applicants: 1. hold a basic food hygiene certificate 2. hold a valid Public Liability insurance 3. operate from a modern safe vehicle conforming to safe levels of CO2 Omissions 4. Are able to operate by electric as and when electric power supply is made available in parks 4. offer a good range of quality products at affordable prices 5. offer healthy eating alternatives 6. have past experience of similar trading and have local knowledge of the area 7. ideally be a Tower Hamlets resident This procurement is for potential providers to secure a place on this Framework. If successful in applying for a place on this framework, providers will be eligible to bid for any concession contract (ie for a fixed pitch within a park) that is tendered through it and which is within the scope of the services they are able to provide. A number of fixed pitches within the various parks located within the borough will be offered throughout the term of the framework. We are intending to grant a license for a term of 4 years, the longer term offered provides applicants security of income, which may enable them to invest in their business as well as an opportunity to upgrade their ice cream vans. There appears to be many illegal/ unlicensed operators trading in the vicinity of parks selling products of poor quality. By licensing operators based on the above criteria, we are ensuring residents and park users are not only getting value for money, but that they are buying products from properly insured operators that are registered with Environmental Health and hold basic food hygiene certificates We hold a database of over 30 operators that have in the past expressed an interest in trading in LBTH Parks. Most tend to enquire only for Victoria Park as it is the busiest park. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081184-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,000 | | Lots value | £110,000 | | 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 | TOWER HAMLETS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Whitechapel | | Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2025 at 16:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081184-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081184-2025 9th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.londontenders.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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