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.
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
louisa.coley@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Website
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Closing: 22 June 2021, 12pm