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title: "Ice Cream and Catering Vending Concessions for London Borough of Richmond upon Thames"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac69"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# Ice Cream and Catering Vending Concessions for London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac69

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## Summary

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames has initiated a planning stage for a public procurement process focused on Ice Cream and Catering Vending Concessions. This process entails a Soft Market Testing Exercise to explore future packaging and tendering possibilities. The procurement pertains to the services industry, specifically targeting catering services and ice cream, and is set to occur within the Richmond area, UKI75 region. An important milestone is scheduled for 10th June 2026 as part of this soft market engagement, from which feedback will inform the Council's strategy. The potential contract period is planned from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with a possible extension until 30th March 2032. All procurement activities will be conducted electronically via Atamis, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in catering and ice cream services to expand within the public sector, particularly those that align with the needs of sub-central government authorities like Richmond Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as suitability for SMEs has been identified. Businesses with expertise in managing concessions and an interest in public-private partnerships stand to benefit significantly by engaging with this procurement process. Mastery of electronic procurement platforms will be advantageous, facilitating participation in this innovative, evolving marketplace.

## Notice

Soft Market Testing Exercise on behalf of the London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames for the potential packaging and tendering of an upcoming contract for Ice Cream and Catering Services.

### Planning Information

This invitation is part of a Soft Market Testing Exercise (the “SMTE”) on behalf of the London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames (the “Council”) and relates to the potential packaging and tendering of an upcoming contract for Ice Cream and Catering Services.
The aim of this exercise is for the Councils to gain a better understanding of how the supply market operates in relation to the provision of Ice Cream Catering Services and to inform the structure of the ongoing service provision. The exercise will help to inform the scope and processes for securing service delivery in an evolving marketplace.
Atamis E-sourcing – all tenders are to be carried out electronically as stipulated by the Procurement Act 2023. The Council uses Atamis as an electronic tendering portal and all interested suppliers are advised to register for an account in order to participate in any upcoming market engagement exercise let by the Council. To register an account on Atamis e-Sourcing, please click on the link:
https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052338-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW1 3BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Twickenham Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 15555100 - Ice cream
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 12:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052338-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052338-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.richmond.gov.uk
- https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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