Tenders

Ice-Cream Concession (Non-Static) at Haigh Woodland Park 2026 - 2028 (2029)

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Deadline
1 days left
March 04, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
010118-2026
Value
£144,000
Location
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 04, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 25, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 04, 2026

Contract Start Date

March 31, 2026

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Budget
£144,000
Duration
24 months
Location
Greater Manchester
Type
Other
65
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Wigan Council requires the provision of ice-cream services to visitors to Haigh Woodland Park via mobile ice cream unit(s) owned and funded by the Operator. The concession contract is for an initial period of 2 years, with a possible 12-month extension. The deadline for final tenders is Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 5pm.

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Requirements & Qualifications

13 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (4)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Must submit tenders via The Chest portal.
--Must submit final tenders by Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 5pm.
--Interested bidders should refer to the Specification document as part of the tender pack.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Must be an operator capable of providing mobile ice cream services.
--Must be able to own and fund mobile ice cream unit(s).
--Must be able to operate under a concession contract model.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Must provide mobile ice cream unit(s) (non-static).
--Mobile units must be owned and funded at the Operator’s expense.
--Must be capable of providing ice-cream services to visitors to Haigh Woodland Park.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Must fund the mobile ice cream unit(s) at the Operator’s expense.
--Must be prepared to operate under a concession contract for an initial period of 2 years, with a possible further extension of 12 months.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
010118-2026_ocds_record.json

This OCDS record provides structured data about Wigan Council's tender for a 2-year mobile ice-cream concession at Haigh Woodland Park, with a potential 12-month extension.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
010118-2026_ocds_release.json

Wigan Council seeks a concessionaire to provide mobile ice cream services at Haigh Woodland Park for an initial 2-year period with a possible 12-month extension, requiring the operator to own and fund their units.

Official PDF VersionPDF
010118-2026_official.pdf

Wigan Council seeks bids for a 2-year (plus 1-year extension) mobile ice cream concession at Haigh Woodland Park, requiring operators to provide their own units and submit tenders via The Chest portal by March 4, 2026.

Tender NoticeHTM
010118-2026.html

Wigan Council is seeking bids for a 2-year (with a possible 1-year extension) concession contract for mobile ice cream services at Haigh Woodland Park, requiring interested parties to submit tenders via The Chest portal by March 4, 2026.

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65
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender presents a clear service description and utilizes an e-procurement portal, but its overall quality is significantly hampered by the critical absence of evaluation criteria and a lack of focus on sustainability aspects.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender generally complies with legal requirements for a below-threshold open competition. However, the tender reveal date is missing, and specific details regarding mandatory exclusion grounds are not explicitly stated, which are minor deficiencies.

Missing tender reveal date
No explicit details on mandatory exclusion grounds
Clarity60/100

The service description and basic requirements are clear and unambiguous. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly reduces clarity, making it difficult for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness65/100

Most essential information, such as title, reference, organization, value, and duration, is provided, and documents are available. Nevertheless, the lack of defined evaluation criteria represents a significant gap in the tender's completeness.

Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness50/100

While the estimated value is disclosed, e-procurement is supported, and requirements appear generic, the complete absence of evaluation criteria severely compromises the objectivity and transparency of the procurement process, impacting fairness.

Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality75/100

Electronic submission via The Chest portal is supported, and key dates like contract start and duration are clearly specified. A minor practical drawback is the absence of a direct URL for the tender documents within the provided information.

No direct URL for tender documents provided
Data Consistency80/100

The data is largely consistent, with logical dates and no reported disputes. However, some key fields like 'Liable Person' and specific procedure codes are unpopulated, and there's a minor contradiction regarding e-submission in automated checks.

Some key fields unpopulated (e.g., Liable Person, Type/Procedure Code)
Contradiction regarding e-submission in automated checks
Sustainability25/100

The tender does not include any explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. This indicates a missed opportunity to integrate broader sustainability considerations into the procurement process.

No green procurement focus
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of the service required
Estimated value and contract duration are clearly specified
Use of an e-procurement portal (The Chest)
All basic tender information is present
Documents are available and summarized

Concerns

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Lack of specific mandatory exclusion grounds details
No mention of sustainability, social, or innovation aspects
Missing reveal date for the tender
No direct URL for tender documents provided

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Provide explicit details regarding mandatory and discretionary exclusion grounds.
3. Integrate sustainability, social, and innovation considerations into the tender requirements where applicable.

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