Ice Cream and Catering Vending Concessions for London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
This tender closed on 21 October 2026.
- Buyer
- London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
- Value
- £240,000
- Closed
- 21 October 2026
- Where
- Richmond, London
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Richmond upon Thames council wants to hire ice cream and catering vendors to operate mobile food services at four public sites around the borough: Richmond Riverside, Richmond Green, Ham Street Car Park, and Buccleuch Gardens. There are two separate contracts available: one for ice cream only, and one for complementary catering at Richmond Riverside.
What the buyer wants
• Operate and manage a mobile ice cream vending concession at designated council sites • Provide complementary catering services (food and drinks) at Richmond Riverside • Meet all food hygiene, health and safety, and licensing requirements • Manage your own staffing, stock, and day-to-day operations at the sites
Lots
- Lot 1 - Provision for Ice Cream Concession Contract
- Lot 2 - Provision for Complementary Catering Concession Contract
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: You will struggle if you have no track record in food vending, lack proper food hygiene accreditation, cannot evidence £1 million+ public liability insurance, or do not hold a current food business registration with your local authority.
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