Published date: 28 March 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 2 May 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services - 79950000

  • Cultural event organisation services - 79952100

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£1,200,000

Procurement reference

KBPTWBC001-DN663016-85961975

Published date

28 March 2023

Closing date

2 May 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 October 2023

Contract end date

1 January 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is inviting tenders for "Ice Rink Event Provider" provision at its annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds. The contract term will be an initial 1 year with a possible four annual extensions (1+1+1+1+1), extension subject to performance review. This year's event will run from December 1st, 2023 - January 1st, 2024. If future events go ahead the ice rink will open and close at a similar time period.

The Ice Rink has been running in Calverley Grounds for 12 years. Last season (2022-23) it attracted 43,004 skaters, with increased footfall to the area from visitors watching the skaters or who just come along to take in the festive atmosphere. Anecdotally we had in excess of 80,000 visitors in the period.

Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement
Tender release: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday 25th April 2023
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Evaluation: 3rd - 10th May 2023
Appointment of contractor: w/c 15th May 2023.

Please visit www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk to express interest and subsequently submit a tender for this project.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Megan Hook

Address

Town Hall
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1RS
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1892554110

Email

megan.hook@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Website

http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk