Scope
Reference
ICCTP
Description
The Council invites tenders for the concession to sell ice cream, confectionery and cold drinks from mobile ice cream vans in Towneley Park according to the terms and conditions outlined and the Licence Agreement.
Tenders are invited from organisations that have the necessary resources, ability, and experience to meet the Council's requirements. The concession will commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2031 with an option to extend the concession, subject to agreement.
The Tender document comprises of the instructions for Tendering, and in the appendices/ schedules for completion and submission by tenderers - the Form of Tender, Certificates of non-collusion and a bona fide tender, Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), and Licence Agreement.
In the event of any conflict arising between any of the provisions of the Tender Document issued by the Council and those submitted by the Tendering organisation, the Council's Tender Document shall be the definitive version.
Contract 1. Ice Cream Concession for Towneley Park
Supplier
Contract value
- £66,000 excluding VAT
- £79,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 April 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 15842300 - Confectionery
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- UKD46 - East Lancashire
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 7 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Supplier
NIMRAH TRADING COMPANY LTD
- Companies House: 07961948
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBY-8467-VHDL
1 Swallow Bank Drive
Rochdale
OL11 3PB
United Kingdom
Email: khanm151@aol.com
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Ice Cream Concession for Towneley Park
Contracting authority
Burnley Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXCG-1649-DCLV
Town Hall, Manchester Rd
Burnley
BB119SA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@burnley.gov.uk
Region: UKD46 - East Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government