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title: "PAN3464 - Provision of Ice Cream Concessions at Leicester Parks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066bc0"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# PAN3464 - Provision of Ice Cream Concessions at Leicester Parks

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066bc0

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## Summary

Leicester City Council recently completed the procurement process for PAN3464, related to the provision of ice cream concessions at Abbey Park and Watermead Country Park in Leicester. The procurement, which falls under the category of "Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services," progressed through an open competition below the threshold. The concession contracts, spanning from 11 May 2026 to 30 April 2029, were awarded to Moonlight Ices Ltd. Proposals were required by 15 April 2025, with specific instructions provided through the EastMidsTenders and ProContract portals. The endeavour aimed at enriching the visitor experience at Leicester's parks, with the council acting in its role as a sub-central public authority.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises, especially those in hospitality or retail sectors capable of managing concessions. With a focus on both quality (15%) and pricing (85%), businesses that specialise in food services and are adaptive to cater to outdoor environments stand to benefit. The contracts, divided into two lots, offer the chance to engage directly with Leicester's vibrant community and strengthen regional brand presence through consistent public interaction in popular park settings. By securing this contract, Moonlight Ices Ltd gains a platform to expand its reach and enhance service delivery within the local area.

## Notice

Leicester City Council is looking for proposals from Suppliers for the provision of ice creams at various Authority's parks within the City of Leicester. The requirement has been divided into two Lots under Category 1 "Ice Cream Concessions" as follows: Lot No Park Description Lot 1 Abbey Park Lot 2 Watermead Country Park The proposed Concessions Contract will be for three years. We anticipate awarding to a single Supplier per Lot. Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on15 April 2025 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal. Furthermore, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Abbey Park

Concessions Contract for Lot 1 Abbey Park

Lot 2 - Watermead Country Park

Concessions Contract for Lot 2 Watermead Country Park

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047474-2026 |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £201,859 |
| Lots value | £201,859 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £201,859 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOONLIGHT ICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 07:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047474-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 09:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023840-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047474-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023840-2026
  17th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=920c4c16-4021-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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