--- title: "Request for Quotation - Caldicot Castle and Country Park Ice Cream Van Pitch" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-120690" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-120690" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120690.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120690.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-22" --- # Request for Quotation - Caldicot Castle and Country Park Ice Cream Van Pitch Buyer: MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-120690 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-120690) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120690.json) ## Summary Monmouthshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Request for Quotation - Caldicot Castle and Country Park Ice Cream Van Pitch." The procurement is focused on services within the hospitality industry, specifically catering and food-serving operations. The tender process is set to allow businesses to submit their proposals by midday on 28th April 2022, with the exclusive rights to operate an ice cream van in the serene grounds of Caldicot Castle and Country Park during the summer season from 1st May to 31st October 2022. Interested vendors are encouraged to provide details of their operator's licence and business history, alongside a proposed weekly pitch fee. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food and beverage sector, particularly those specialising in mobile food services such as ice cream vendors. With an anticipated visitor count of approximately 10,000 per month during the summer, the successful bidder can capitalise on a unique location that hosts various events, drawing large crowds. Businesses eager to demonstrate their service capabilities and product offerings, particularly those with experience in high-traffic tourist areas, would be well-positioned to compete for this tender. ## Notice Caldicot Castle and Country ParkIce Cream Van Pitch Tender DocumentClosing date for applications: midday 28th April.Tenders should be returned by email to Caldicot Castle Site Lead Tristan Blanchard at TristanBlanchard@monmouthshire.gov.ukCaldicot Castle is situated beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home, the castle has a romantic and colourful history.Tenders are invited for exclusive rights to operate one mobile ice cream van within the grounds of Caldicot Castle and Country Park during the 2022 summer season, April 1st to October 31st. The tenderer should propose a weekly pitch fee for the duration of the summer season, with fees and access to the site starting 1st May 2022.The tenderer should provide details of their operator's licence, length of service as an ice cream vendor, normal operating route/area covered, products sold and several photographs of their van.The operator would be free to come and go as many times a day as they deem appropriate between the hours of 8:30am and 8:30pm, seven days a week.Exclusive rights would include being the only dedicated ice-cream seller during events and festivals at the castle. Planned upcoming events include:Guided tours - last Wednesday of each monthWartime wheels - 1st - 2nd MayCinema nights - 6th - 8th MayCaravan rally - 20th - 22nd MayCider festival - 2nd - 5th JuneV. Dubs - 13th - 17th JulyRusty Shackle - 13th AugustVisitor numbers during the summer season are estimated at approximately 10,000 visitors per month (based on figures from previous years), including coach parties, day trippers, local residents and workers from the adjacent industrial park.Castle address: Church Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HUNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=120690. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120690 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | USK | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP15 1GA | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport | | Local authority | Monmouthshire | | Electoral ward | Llanbadoc and Usk | | Westminster constituency | Monmouthshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2022 at 13:54 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120690 ## Notice URLs - http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=120690 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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