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Ice Cream Concession in South Car Park Seven Sisters Country Park

Awarded to Southern Counties Crawley ltd

South Downs National Park Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 22 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 29 May 2025

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Overview

South Downs National Park Authority has awarded a contract to Southern Counties Crawley Ltd for £400,000 to operate a mobile ice cream concession in the south car park at Seven Sisters Country Park. The service commenced in delivery following the award on 10 November 2025 and is intended to enhance the visitor experience throughout the season.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£200,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
22 April 2025
Questions by
7 May 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Ice cream and similar productsCatering services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£400,000
Award date
10 November 2025
Contract period
30 June 2025 → 29 June 2027
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
15 July 2029
Against estimate
100% above
Winner
  • Southern Counties Crawley ltd

This contract ends on 29 June 2027, or 15 July 2029 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Southern Counties Crawley ltd

Based in
Hove

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Market context

Typical award in Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

£450,356

Median of 538 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 11% below the median.

South Downs National Park Authority in the last 12 months

32

contracts awarded, worth £1,670,253 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    11 November 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    22 April 2025

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