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title: "CPU 6586 Ice Cream Concession"
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# CPU 6586 Ice Cream Concession

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f3b6

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council initiated a procurement process for the Ice Cream Concession (CPU 6586), aiming to establish a framework agreement across several council parks and locations within Nottingham, UK. The procurement was divided into eleven lots, with the focus on the sale of ice cream and related products as part of a concession agreement. However, as of 14th April 2026, the procurement process was halted for Lots 1-10 due to insufficient site details affecting bid submissions, prompting a revision and reissue of the tender. Lot 11 for Wollaton Deer Park proceeded to the contract award stage unaffected. This tender, initially active in December 2025, was under an open procurement method designed for services within sub-central government public authority classification. The Council anticipates reissuing a more refined tender shortly, ensuring fairness and transparency for future competitive submissions.

This procurement opportunity represents a significant avenue for business growth for SMEs and VCSEs looking to engage in concession services within Nottingham's public parks. The tender is well-suited to businesses in the food and catering industry, notably those specialising in ice cream and cafeteria services. Enterprises focusing on offering quality and competitive pricing could leverage these opportunities to establish or expand their presence across strategic local locations. As the tender favours a price-heavy evaluation criterion (80% for price and 20% for quality), businesses with robust pricing strategies coupled with commendable service standards could benefit. With the anticipated reissue covering lots previously cancelled, interested businesses are encouraged to participate actively in the forthcoming tender round.

## Notice

Nottingham City Council ('the Authority') is seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified contractors to establish a framework to provide ice cream concessions at eleven designated Council parks (Lots) across the city.

### Lot Information

Bulwell Hall and Bulwell Forest

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Bullwell Hall and Bullwell Forest in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Clifton Playing Fields

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Clifton Paying Fields in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

King Edward Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream at King Edward Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Lenton Recreation Ground

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Lenton Recreation Ground in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

South Glade Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream at South Glade Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Pirate Park - Sherwood

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Pirate Park Sherwood in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Harvey Haddon / Bilborough Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Harvey Haddon / Bilborough Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Vernon Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Vernon Part in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Victoria Embankment

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Victoria Embankment in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Highfields Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Highfields Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

Wollaton Park

Right to Sell Ice Cream at Wollaton Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033545-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,276,000 |
| Lots value | £1,276,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 55320000 - Meal-serving services
- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 08:23 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033545-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 12:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081938-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033545-2026
  14th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081938-2025
  11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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