---
title: "Supply of Ice-Creams for the Kearsney Abbey Cafe, Dover"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06916d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-05"
---

# Supply of Ice-Creams for the Kearsney Abbey Cafe, Dover

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06916d

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## Summary

Dover District Council is inviting tenders for the supply of ice-creams at Kearsney Abbey Café located in Dover. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically the ice cream and similar products sector. With an open competition method, interested parties must submit their tenders via the Kent Business Portal. The contract is valued at a gross amount of GBP 120,000, is set to begin on 1st July 2026, and will last for three years with an option to extend for a further year. Critical dates to note include the enquiry period closing on 26th May 2026 and the deadline for tender submission on 2nd June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in the supply of food products, particularly those offering ice cream and related goods. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence within the public sector. The contract's value and duration provide a stable and potentially extendable business venture, with the evaluation criteria focusing on both price and quality, offering competitive advantage to firms that excel in these areas.

## Notice

Dover District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable Supplier for the provision of Supplying Ice-Creams at Kearsney Abbey Cafe and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st July 2026 and will continue for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further year. Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 hours on 2nd June 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041045-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| 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 | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 13:04 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041045-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 12:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041040-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041045-2026
  5th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041040-2026
  5th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/9WADK8943T
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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