Published date: 28 March 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 18 April 2023, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Ice cream and similar products - 15555000

  • Ice cream - 15555100

  • Catering services - 55520000

Location of contract

B69 3DB

Value of contract

£336,000

Procurement reference

IT-230-6715-SMBC 23011

Published date

28 March 2023

Closing date

18 April 2023

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

1 May 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Ice Cream and Slush Concessions for Parks and Greenspaces 2023 - 2026

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tender submissions from responsible and suitable operators to trade ice cream, slush, candy floss, confectionary and soft drinks only at a number of designated locations across Sandwell's Greenspaces. Designated locations are listed in the specification.

Term of Contract
The Council proposes to enter into a concession contract for an Initial term of Three (3) years with a possible extension for a further year, subject to satisfactory performance. The anticipated commencement date is 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2026.

Value of Contract
Operators are Invited to provide a cost against the venue of sites they wish to bid for as detailed in the specification for concession years 2023/2024, 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 and price will be awarded on the bidder whose proposal represents the highest bid for the three (3) years concession contract.

Payment Concession Fees
Payment Concession fees will made via 2 payments per financial year, over the three years. However, if the concession is extended for a further 12 months, a meeting with the Management Team and the successful operator will be held.

Appointment of Service Provider
To appoint provider(s) for the provision of the Ice cream and Slush Concessions 2023-2026.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents.

To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing date: 18 April 2023 at 15:00hrs

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Michelle Hackwood

Address

Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DB
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 2873

Email

michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk