Published date: 1 June 2021

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: 22 June 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£5,000

Procurement reference

KBPTWBC001-DN547667-15364920

Published date

1 June 2021

Closing date

22 June 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 September 2021

Contract end date

31 January 2022

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?

Yes


Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is inviting tenders for the concession of a Father Christmas event at its annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds.
The Ice Rink has been running in Calverley Grounds for 10 years. In our last full season 2019/2020 it attracted 41,238 skaters, with increased footfall to the area from visitors watching the skaters or who just come along for a walk within the grounds. Anecdotally we had in excess of 80,000 visitors in this period. In the2018/2019 season we attracted 37,433 skaters, and in 2017/2018 the figure was 38,728. The Ice Rink provides additional attractions including a Café and bar and various evening entertainment.

Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement:
Tender release: Monday 1st June 2021
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Wednesday 30th June 2021
Evaluation: w/c Monday 5th July 2021
Interviews: w/c Wednesday 7th July 2021
Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 12th July 2021


About the buyer

Contact name

Louisa Coley

Address

Town Hall
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1RS
England

Telephone

+44 1892526121

Email

louisa.coley@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Website

http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk