---
title: "Saltwell Park and Angel of the North Mobile Ice Cream Concessions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c70b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# Saltwell Park and Angel of the North Mobile Ice Cream Concessions

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c70b

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Gateshead Borough Council involves the awarding of contracts for mobile ice cream concessions at two key locations: Saltwell Park and the Angel of the North. This tender, under the 'services' category, used a limited procurement method focusing on sub-threshold competition for concession services. The contracts were awarded as of 1st June 2026, with an expected completion by 31st May 2027 and potential extensions lasting up to four additional years. These concessions are located within the UKC22 region, covering Gateshead and the Newcastle area, and emphasize local engagement with small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialized in retail and food services. Potential suppliers, such as small ice cream businesses, can benefit from a prestigious, steady revenue source by securing a high-traffic location at Saltwell Park and Angel of the North, two major tourist attractions. The procurement setup encourages competitive SMEs to participate by providing a clear, structured engagement with relatively low entry barriers due to the limited competition framework. This is ideal for businesses aiming to expand their clientele in public spaces, particularly in the catering or food concession sectors.

## Notice

The Council is looking to appoint suppliers for the provision of mobile ice cream concessions across two lots, Saltwell Park (Lot 1) and Angel of the North (Lot 2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064505-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £366,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CARNIVAL -TIMES; LILYDALE ICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 15555100 - Ice cream
- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 08:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064505-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064505-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://lilydaleices.gov.uk
- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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