---
title: "Royal Victoria Park Play Area Ice Cream Van Concession"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067486"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# Royal Victoria Park Play Area Ice Cream Van Concession

Buyer: BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067486

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## Summary

The recent procurement process by Bath & North East Somerset Council involved the establishment of a single contract for an Ice Cream Concession adjacent to the Royal Victoria Park Play Area in Bath. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on restaurant and food-serving activities. The procurement method was a below threshold concession still classified as unknown. The contract was awarded to Bristol Ice Cream Ltd, a small and medium enterprise (SME), with the award becoming active as of 6 March 2026. The concession is scheduled to continue until 1 March 2029, representing opportunities for both local and regional economic contributions in the UKK12 region.

The tender for the Royal Victoria Park Ice Cream Van Concession offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for food and beverage businesses skilled in catering and concession operations. This procurement is particularly well-suited for SMEs that can provide efficient and appealing food-serving services, fostering local and tourist engagement in Bath. Engaging in this kind of service-oriented contract can help businesses expand their footprint in the public sector while providing an enjoyable food experience. Companies similar to Bristol Ice Cream Ltd should consider pursuing such opportunities to leverage their expertise in expanding their operations within public recreational spaces.

## Notice

Bath and North East Somerset Council ("the Council") wishes to establish a single contract for the provision of for the provision of an Ice Cream Concession adjacent to the Royal Victoria Park Play Area, Bath.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027657-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOL ICE CREAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027657-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027657-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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