---
title: "e-ITT for the provision of Ice Cream Concession for Calshot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0647ad"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# e-ITT for the provision of Ice Cream Concession for Calshot

Buyer: NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0647ad

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## Summary

New Forest District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an ice cream concession at Calshot Spit Car Park, commencing on 1 April 2026 and ending on 31 March 2027, with potential extensions up to 31 March 2031. The procurement process was conducted as an open competition below the threshold, targeting businesses capable of providing services in the food and beverage industry. Located in Lyndhurst, United Kingdom, this concession involves selling ice cream and non-alcoholic drinks from a council-approved site, enhancing visitor services while ensuring quality and safety standards. The tender was initially active until the submission deadline on 6 March 2026, selecting RUSSELL'S MOBILE CATERING LTD as the supplier through a competitive award process prioritising best price quality ratio.

This tender opportunity serves as a significant avenue for growth for businesses within the mobile catering sector, particularly those specialising in concession operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in food service are well-suited to compete in this arena, as the contract emphasises cost and service quality criteria. The concession will not only provide a steady source of income over multiple years but also offer visibility and brand recognition at a popular tourist location. Such ventures are ideal for firms eager to expand their reach in the UK market, particularly in public service-oriented locations. Interested vendors had the opportunity to engage with the tender through the South East Business Portal, ensuring a transparent and competitive process.

## Notice

New Forest District Council (NFDC) intends to procure a concession operator to provide ice cream and non-alcoholic hot and cold drink sales at Calshot Spit Car Park. The concession will operate under a Permit issued by the Council, allowing trading from a Council-approved fixed location within the car park. The contract will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the option for the Council to extend annually for up to a total of five terms (until 31 March 2031). This concession supports visitor services and ensures high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer experience at Calshot Spit.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the option for the Council to extend annually for up to a total of five terms (until 31 March 2031).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026636-2026 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LYNDHURST |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO43 7PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | New Forest |
| Electoral ward | Lyndhurst & Minstead |
| Westminster constituency | New Forest East |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUSSELL'S MOBILE CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 10:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026636-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 10:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010296-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026636-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010296-2026
  5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=958fc56b-7602-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=275e249e-7602-f111-813c-005056b64545
  All correspondence is via the Councils e-tendering portal ProContract hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP).

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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