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Security Service for Cheltenham Ice Rink 2025/2026, 2026/27, 2027/2028

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 13:24

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05 Aug 2025 at 15:43

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01 Aug 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

Cheltenham Borough Council has recently completed the procurement process for providing security services at Cheltenham's outdoor Ice Rink, which will be located in Imperial Gardens, GL50 1BQ. The tender, titled "Security Service for Cheltenham Ice Rink 2025/2026, 2026/27, 2027/2028," falls under the public security services category. This award process follows an open procurement method, conducted below the threshold for open competition. Delta Force Group Ltd has been selected as the supplier, with the contract award issued on 16th September 2025. The contract period spans from 6th October 2025 through to 10th January 2026, with potential renewals allowing for extensions up to January 2028. The security services will cover the rink during non-operational hours throughout the winter seasons.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those experienced in managing outdoor venues. Firms equipped to handle challenges associated with maintaining security in variable weather conditions and large public events will find this contract beneficial. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on quality and responsiveness were likely to have been competitive in this process, especially considering the award criteria weighted on price and quality (70% price, 30% quality). The nature of this contract, involving an ice rink with anticipated high footfall, makes it a vibrant opportunity for security businesses to showcase their expertise and build a reputation in public security service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Service for Cheltenham Ice Rink 2025/2026, 2026/27, 2027/2028

Notice Description

The Council is seeking an experienced security contractor to provide out of hours security services at Cheltenham's outdoor Ice Rink for the next three winter seasons. The Cheltenham Ice Rink will be located in Imperial Gardens, GL50 1BQ. The rink will be housed in a solid sided marquee with additional facilities and equipment located in nearby external compounds. The successful bidder will ensure the protection of the ice rink, its facilities such as mobile toilets, and any equipment or materials onsite during non-operational hours. The selected provider will demonstrate a robust understanding of the unique challenges associated with securing an outdoor venue, particularly in maintaining vigilance and addressing potential incidents promptly and effectively. For the 2025/26 season, the site build will commence on Monday 10 November 2025 and the anticipated date for completion of break is Friday 9 January 2026. The rink will be open to the general public from Friday 21 November 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026, every day except Christmas day. Opening hours are slightly longer on Fridays and Saturdays, with an additional skating session scheduled at the end of the day. An anticipated 40,000 tickets will be sold for the event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061760-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£29,769 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 10 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELTA FORCE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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