Published date: 7 February 2022

Last edited date: 7 March 2022

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: 7 March 2022, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Ice cream and similar products - 15555000

  • Ice cream - 15555100

  • Catering services - 55520000

Location of contract

B69 3DB

Value of contract

£120,000

Procurement reference

IT-230-5889-SMBC 22013

Published date

7 February 2022

Closing date

7 March 2022

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2023

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 2022 - 2023

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 Valley Country Park and on Dartmouth Park play area. Designated locations are listed in the specification.

Term of Contract
The concession will be for a one (1) year period commencing 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Value of Contract
Operators will provide a cost for a one (1) year period for concession 2022/2023 and price will be awarded on the bidder whose proposal represents the highest bid. Concession period 2023/2024 is not a guaranteed year and operators will provide a cost for Information purposes only should the Sandwell Valley Management Team decide to invoke the option to extend the concession for a further 12 months.

Payment Concession Fees
Payment Concession Fees will remain fixed for the first 12 months of the contract. Making 2 payments per financial year. However, if the concession is extended for a further 12 months, a meeting with the Sandwell Valley Management Team and the successful operator will be held.

Appointment of Service Provider
To appoint a single provider for the provision of the Ice cream and Slush Concessions 2022-2023.

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: Monday 07 March 2022 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