- Lot 1. Bulwell Hall and Bulwell Forest
- Lot 2. Clifton Playing Fields
- Lot 3. King Edward Park
- Lot 4. Lenton Recreation Ground
- Lot 5. South Glade Park
- Lot 6. Pirate Park - Sherwood
- Lot 7. Harvey Haddon / Bilborough Park
- Lot 8. Vernon Park
- Lot 9. Victoria Embankment
- Lot 10. Highfields Park
- Lot 11. Wollaton Park
Scope
Reference
CPU 6586
Description
Nottingham City Council ('the Authority') is seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified contractors to establish a framework to provide ice cream concessions at eleven designated Council parks (Lots) across the city.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,276,000 excluding VAT
- £1,531,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 February 2026 to 19 February 2031
- Possible extension to 19 February 2034
- 8 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for up to 3 additional years at the Authority's discretion, which may be exercised as 1-year extensions (1 + 1 + 1).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 55320000 - Meal-serving services
- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Lot 1. Bulwell Hall and Bulwell Forest
Description
Right to Sell Ice Cream at Bullwell Hall and Bullwell Forest in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Clifton Playing Fields
Description
Right to Sell Ice Cream at Clifton Paying Fields in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.
Lot value (estimated)
- £8,000 excluding VAT
- £9,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. King Edward Park
Description
Right to Sell Ice Cream at King Edward Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lenton Recreation Ground
Description
Right to Sell Ice Cream at Lenton Recreation Ground in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,000 excluding VAT
- £14,400 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. South Glade Park
Description
Right to Sell Ice Cream at South Glade Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Pirate Park - Sherwood
Description
Right to Sell Ice Cream at Pirate Park Sherwood in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,000 excluding VAT
- £14,400 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Harvey Haddon / Bilborough Park
Description
Right to Sell Ice Cream at Harvey Haddon / Bilborough Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,000 excluding VAT
- £14,400 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Vernon Park
Description
Right to Sell Ice Cream at Vernon Part in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,000 excluding VAT
- £14,400 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 9. Victoria Embankment
Description
Right to Sell Ice Cream at Victoria Embankment in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.
Lot value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 10. Highfields Park
Description
Right to Sell Ice Cream at Highfields Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.
Lot value (estimated)
- £360,000 excluding VAT
- £432,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 11. Wollaton Park
Description
Right to Sell Ice Cream at Wollaton Park in accordance with the terms and special conditions of the licence.
Lot value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Bulwell Hall and Bulwell Forest
Lot 2. Clifton Playing Fields
Lot 3. King Edward Park
Lot 4. Lenton Recreation Ground
Lot 5. South Glade Park
Lot 6. Pirate Park - Sherwood
Lot 7. Harvey Haddon / Bilborough Park
Lot 8. Vernon Park
Lot 9. Victoria Embankment
Lot 10. Highfields Park
Lot 11. Wollaton Park
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The award criteria for this procurement are:
Price 80%
Quality 20%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Nottingham City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGG-1891-TDCX
Loxley House, Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Website: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government