Award of Licences for Sale of Ice Creams, Hot Drinks and Snacks in Leicester City Parks
ESPO · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Licences for Sale of Ice Creams, Hot Drinks and Snacks in Leicester City Parks
Awarded 30 Apr 2018
Ended 5y 7mo ago2y 11mo term
Awarded 30 Apr 2018Expired 5 Apr 2021
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ESPO awarded a contract to Peppercorn Catering Ltd, Toms Super Whip, Bridge to Hope, and Dipak Davda t/a Mr Whippy for licences to sell ice creams, hot drinks, and snacks from vehicles at designated sites within Leicester City Council-operated parks.
The supplementary procurement covered 23 lots across various parks, including Aylestone Hall Gardens, Bede Park, Braunstone Park, Castle Gardens, Cossington Recreation Ground, Evington Park, Humberstone Park, Monks Rest Gardens, Nelson Mandela Park, Rally Park, Rushey Fields Recreation Ground, Western Park, Victoria Park, Knighton Park, and Watermead Country Park.
The contract value was £152,000.
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Award of Licences for Sale of Ice Creams, Hot Drinks and Snacks in Leicester City Parks
Won by Peppercorn Catering Ltd,Toms Super Whip,Bridge to Hope,Dipak Davda t/a Mr Whippy · ESPO
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