Tender

TWBC Concession - For the provision of A Father Christmas at the Ice Rink, Calverley Grounds

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Jun 2021 at 19:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is seeking tenders for a concession to provide a Father Christmas event at its annual ice rink located in Calverley Grounds, South East, England. This project falls under the category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services and has a budget of £5,000. The open procurement process commenced on 1st June 2021, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 22nd June 2021 and the final tender submission due by 30th June 2021. The evaluation process is scheduled for the week commencing 5th July 2021, with contractor appointments anticipated the following week.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the events management, entertainment, and service sectors, particularly those with a focus on family-friendly activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their unique offerings could enhance the experience at the ice rink. Successful candidates will not only gain financial benefit from the contract but also increase their visibility among the 80,000 visitors expected at the event.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TWBC Concession - For the provision of A Father Christmas at the Ice Rink, Calverley Grounds

Notice 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 Cafe 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-649458fc-cba5-42a5-a53b-a7e4b15c4356
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14fc341-c741-46a0-a7a0-774852913cf9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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