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Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks

Birmingham City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Birmingham City Council

Buyer Address: Council House, 1 Victoria Square, Birmingham, UKG31, B1 1BB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Commercial and Procurement Services

Contact Email: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
150000.0 GBP
Gross: 180000 GBP
Published
29 Aug 2025, 09:44
Deadline
30 Sep 2025, 10:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Birmingham City Council seeks to grant licences to suitable operators to provide catering services from mobile facilities within Birmingham parks. There are approximately 27 sites available for concessionaire facilities such as ice cream vans and small mobile hot/cold food kiosks. A full list of sites is contained within the tender documentation. Licences will commence on 1st February 2026 and will be for a term of four years. A fee will be payable for the licence from each operator for each individual site (pitch) and applications are invited on this basis. Interested organisations must demonstrate a proven track record in the operation of similar catering operations, along with a credible business plan, good regulatory compliance and a quality product range offering. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Your completed tender submission should be returned by 12:00 noon on Tuesday 30th September 2025 via the ‘In-tend’ system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052322-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: AED 150,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): AED 180,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-01-31T23:59:59+00:00

Documents

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