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Ice Cream and Catering Vending Concessions for London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames · Local authority

In brief

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is looking for suppliers for catering and food and drink work (London).

The estimated value is £240,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 21 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Wednesday 21 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 70% · Non-Price 20% · Social Value 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for catering contracts in this region (from 117 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames is seeking responses from suitably experienced and qualified Applicants for the provision of mobile ice cream and catering services at designated sites including Richmond Riverside, Richmond Green, Ham Street Car Park and Buccleuch Gardens.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 22 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £240,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 2 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 21 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1 - Provision for Ice Cream Concession Contract 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Lot 1 - Provision for Ice Cream Concession Contract at existing sites in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames	Catering, Food and drink supplies	£120,000
Lot 2 - Provision for Complementary Catering Concession Contract 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot covers Lot 2 - Provision for Complementary Catering Concession Contract at Richmond Riverside	Catering	£120,000

Timeline

3 June 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 052338-2026
24 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 090734-2026

About the buyer

London Borough of Richmond upon ThamesLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

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From notice 052338-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 June 2026, last updated 24 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.