Scope
Reference
DN805653 / PA101
Description
Wigan Council requires the provision of ice-cream services to visitors to Haigh Woodland Park in Wigan. This is by way of mobile ice cream unit(s) (non-static) owned and funded at the Operator’s expense (the Concession).
Wigan Council proposes to offer a concession contract for an initial period of 2 years, with a possible further extension of 12 months.
Interested bidders should refer to the Specification document as part of the tender pack which contains the scope of requirements for this concession opportunity.
The deadline for the submission of final tenders is Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 5pm.
Total value (estimated)
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Following the initial 2-year contract period the contract may be extended for a further period of 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 February 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
4 March 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders need to be submitted via The Chest (Proactis) procurement portal at https://www.the-chest.org.uk.
The tender documents are also available via the portal. Suppliers will need to register an account on the portal and will need to click to 'register an interest in the opportunity' on the advert to gain access to the tender documents.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality and Social Value | Quality and Social Value |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price |
Price | 40.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Wigan Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCGG-6481-TZPW
Town Hall
Wigan
WN1 1YN
United Kingdom
Email: Gareth.Waite@wigan.gov.uk
Website: http://www.wigan.gov.uk/
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government