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title: "Ice Cream Licences 2022"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000670342"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-01-27"
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# Ice Cream Licences 2022

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000670342

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Ice Cream Licences 2022' is being conducted by Historic Environment Scotland, based in Edinburgh. This open tender invites suppliers to provide mobile ice-cream services at key tourist locations including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, and Holyrood Park. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with contracts having been signed on 26th January 2022. The tender originally opened for submissions on 12th October 2021, with a closing date for responses on 11th November 2021. The goods being procured are primarily related to food and beverage services within the built heritage and tourism industry.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage sector, particularly those that can supply high-quality, locally sourced products. Businesses specialising in dairy ice creams, bottled beverages, and confectionery suitable for dietary requirements will find this procurement especially relevant. Engaging with Historic Environment Scotland not only allows suppliers to serve prominent tourist sites but also enhances their visibility in a competitive market catering to local and international visitors.

## Notice

HESE are looking to engage with Suppliers who can provide mobile ice-cream services at the following sites, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Holyrood Park in Edinburgh. The Suppliers must be able to supply a varied selection of high quality locally sourced products including, but not limited to, dairy ice creams, bottled water, soft drinks including a selection of low sugar alternative options, items that meet specific dietary requirements and a range of confectionary to include locally sourced products such as tablet, macaroon etc suitable for the local tourist market.

### Lot Information

Edinburgh Castle

HESE are looking to engage with Suppliers who can provide mobile ice-cream services. The Suppliers must be able to supply a varied selection of high quality locally sourced products including, but not limited to, dairy ice creams, bottled water, soft drinks including a selection of low sugar alternative options, items that meet specific dietary requirements and a range of confectionary to include locally sourced products such as tablet, macaroon etc suitable for the local tourist market. The range of products will be agreed with HESE's Catering Contracts Manager for each site prior to each season commencing. The supplier must ensure sufficient stock at all times.

Renewal: HESE may extend the contract for up to another 24 months following the initial 3 year period, making a total duration of 5 years.

Stirling Castle

HESE are looking to engage with Suppliers who can provide mobile ice-cream services. The Suppliers must be able to supply a varied selection of high quality locally sourced products including, but not limited to, dairy ice creams, bottled water, soft drinks including a selection of low sugar alternative options, items that meet specific dietary requirements and a range of confectionary to include locally sourced products such as tablet, macaroon etc suitable for the local tourist market. The range of products will be agreed with HESE's Catering Contracts Manager for each site prior to each season commencing. The supplier must ensure sufficient stock at all times.

Renewal: HESE may extend the contract for up to a further 24 months following the initial contract period.

Holyrood Park

HESE are looking to engage with Suppliers who can provide mobile ice-cream services. The Suppliers must be able to supply a varied selection of high quality locally sourced products including, but not limited to, dairy ice creams, bottled water, soft drinks including a selection of low sugar alternative options, items that meet specific dietary requirements and a range of confectionary to include locally sourced products such as tablet, macaroon etc suitable for the local tourist market. The range of products will be agreed with HESE's Catering Contracts Manager for each site prior to each season commencing. The supplier must ensure sufficient stock at all times.

Renewal: HESE may extend the contract for up to a further 24 months following the initial contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438902 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This will be re tendered during late 2027. |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ASHERS ICE CREAM; FOTHERINGHAMS ICE CREAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438902
- 12 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430332

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430332&idx=1
  9th November 2021 - Document 1 - Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430332&idx=12
  9th November 2021 - Document 1 - Instructions for Tenderers - with corrected tender deadline date of 11 November 2021
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430332&idx=11
  20th October 2021 - Supplier Guide on how to find and complete the SPD.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430332&idx=2
  12th October 2021 - Document 2 - Contract Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430332&idx=3
  12th October 2021 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430332&idx=4
  12th October 2021 - Document 4 - Pricing Schdule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430332&idx=5
  12th October 2021 - Document 5 - Licence Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430332&idx=6
  12th October 2021 - Document 6 - COVID Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430332&idx=7
  12th October 2021 - Edinburgh Castle Stance Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430332&idx=8
  12th October 2021 - Dunsappie Stance Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430332&idx=9
  12th October 2021 - Broad Pavement Stance Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430332&idx=10
  12th October 2021 - Stirling Castle Stance Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430332
  Ice Cream Licences 2022 - HESE are looking to engage with Suppliers who can provide mobile ice-cream services at the following sites, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Holyrood Park in Edinburgh. The Suppliers must be able to supply a varied selection of high quality locally sourced products including, but not limited to, dairy ice creams, bottled water, soft drinks including a selection of low sugar alternative options, items that meet specific dietary requirements and a range of confectionary to include locally sourced products such as tablet, macaroon etc suitable for the local tourist market.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438902
  Ice Cream Licences 2022 - HESE are looking to engage with Suppliers who can provide mobile ice-cream services at the following sites, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Holyrood Park in Edinburgh. The Suppliers must be able to supply a varied selection of high quality locally sourced products including, but not limited to, dairy ice creams, bottled water, soft drinks including a selection of low sugar alternative options, items that meet specific dietary requirements and a range of confectionary to include locally sourced products such as tablet, macaroon etc suitable for the local tourist market.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670342

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