Tender

Concession - For the provision of Supplementary Vans at the Ice Rink, Calverley Grounds

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Aug 2021 at 12:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the concession of food vans to be operated at the annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds, a popular winter event that has attracted significant visitor numbers over the past years. The procurement stage is at the open tender phase, with the tender released on 27th August 2021. Interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by 17th September 2021, with the final deadline for submissions set for 27th September 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2021 and will last until 14th January 2022, with a possibility of a one-year extension subject to planning permission.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the catering and food service industry, especially those specialising in mobile catering solutions. With the annual ice rink expected to draw extensive foot traffic, businesses that provide ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and beverages will find this a favourable venture. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in managing food services at events would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, providing a chance to enhance their visibility and grow their customer base during a high-profile seasonal event.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concession - For the provision of Supplementary Vans at the Ice Rink, Calverley Grounds

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is inviting tenders for the concession of food vans at its annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds. The Council is looking to appoint a sole provider suitable qualified and equipped with vans to offer items such as burgers and bratwurst, crepes and doughnuts and sweets. The contract term will be an initial 1 year, with a possible 1-year extension subject to planning permission and access. The Ice Rink has been running in Calverley Grounds for 11 years. In previous years the event has attracted nearly 40,000 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 have in excess of 80,000 visitors in the period. In the 2016/17 season we attracted 39,214 skaters and last year, 2017/18, the figure was 39,827. The annual ice rink has additional attractions such as a resident Father Christmas and evening entertainment. For the 2021/22 season it is our intention to expand on this in order to increase visitor numbers and footfall to the grounds. Key Dates and Procurement Timeline: Tender Release: Friday 27th August 2021 Expression of interest Deadline: Friday 17th September 2021 Deadline for Submissions: Monday 27th September 2021 Evaluation of Submissions: W/C Monday 27th September 2021 Appointment of contractor: W/C Monday 4th October 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9b78a0d-d370-410e-9f30-92f90026dd52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b65a622-6e8e-41fd-bb11-27930b83287f
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 14 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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