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13.1

This report sets out the tendering process for
an ice cream operator for Endcliffe Park, including a summary of
the response to the tender and recommendations for entering into a
licence with a new operator.

 

 

13.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the
Charity Trustee Sub-Committee:-
 

1.    
notes the contents of this report;
 

2.    
approves the grant of a 7-year licence to the selected operator for
ice cream provision in Endcliffe Park with a condition that an
E-Power Zero Emission Vehicle is used by the end of Year 2 of the
licence period; and
 

3.    
delegates authority to Property Services and Parks and Countryside
to issue a licence on the terms proposed.

 

 

13.3

Reasons for
Decision

 

 

13.3.1

The selling of ice cream contributes to the
objects of the Endcliffe Park charity, providing amenities within
recreation and pleasure grounds for use by the public. It has also
become an expected part of visitors’ park experience.

 

 

13.3.2

Generating an income allows the council as
sole trustee to support the management and maintenance of the park
and in turn contribute to the charity objects.

 

 

13.3.3

The offer from the selected operator is
financially better than the other bids. Based on our knowledge of
this operator and payment history we have no concerns over its
ability to meet the level of fees proposed or the terms of the
licence.

 

 

13.4

Alternatives
Considered and Rejected

 

 

13.4.1

Alternative Option 1 – Do nothing
There is the option to not offer a license to
any of the operators who have bid. This would mean there would be
no provision for this type of offer within the park and would
impact on the rental income for the charity which contributes
directly to the management and maintenance of the park. This would
have a detrimental impact on the quality of the visitor experience.
This option has therefore been rejected.

 

 

13.4.2

Alternative Option 2 – Select the
operator who offered less than the highest bidding operator.
There’s a possibility that zero
emissions from the Ice Cream vans could be achieved sooner should
the recommended operator not be awarded the licences, however the
recommended operator does indicate a strong conviction to moving
towards zero emissions and this would be achieved within a managed
time period, and in line with the 2030 City goals. This would mean
accepting an offer which would not be the best financial deal for
the charity. This option has therefore been rejected.