AwardedAwarded 22 March 2026
e-ITT for the provision of Ice Cream Concession for Calshot
New Forest District Council · Local authority
In brief
New Forest District Council awarded food and drink and catering work to Russell's Mobile Catering Ltd on 22 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £100,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
New Forest District Council (NFDC) intends to procure a concession operator to provide ice cream and non‑alcoholic hot and cold drink sales at Calshot Spit Car Park. The concession will operate under a Permit issued by the Council, allowing trading from a Council‑approved fixed location within the car park.
The contract will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the option for the Council to extend annually for up to a total of five terms (until 31 March 2031).
This concession supports visitor services and ensures high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer experience at Calshot Spit.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Russell's Mobile Catering Ltd (SME) | — | 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 010296-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 026636-2026
About the buyer
New Forest District CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
33Awards
22Suppliers it has used most for food and drink
- Russell's Mobile Catering Ltd1 contract
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From notice 010296-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 February 2026, last updated 24 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.