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title: "Provision of Ice Rink First Response"
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buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-13"
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# Provision of Ice Rink First Response

Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-009eb62a-4a15-4fcf-b726-b0a05671e03e

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## Summary

The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is seeking first response provision for its annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds. The procurement process involves a contract term of an initial year with possible extensions, and this year's event runs from December 1st, 2023, to January 1st, 2024. Key deadlines include the Expression of Interest deadline on 3rd August 2023 and the submission deadline on 10th August 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure and the main procurement category is services.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the medical practice and related services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in providing services for the annual ice rink event in Calverley Grounds should take note of the upcoming deadlines and the buying organisation, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, which is overseeing the procurement process.

## Notice

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to find a first response provision for its annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds. The contract term will be an initial 1 year with a possible four annual extensions (1+1+1+1+1), extension subject to annual review. This year's event will run from December 1st, 2023 - January 1st, 2024. If future events go ahead the ice rink will open and close at a similar time. The annual temporary Ice Rink has been running in Calverley Grounds for 12 years. Last season (2022-23) it attracted 43,004 skaters, with increased footfall to the area from visitors watching the skaters or who just come along to take in the festive atmosphere. Anecdotally, footfall was excess of 80,000 for the period. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 13th July 2023 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 3rd August 2023 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 10th August 2023 Evaluation: w/c 14th August 2023 Appointment of contractor: w/c 28th August 2023 If you would like to register your interest and subsequently submit a tender for this project please visit www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb664757-7268-4fd5-bfb9-ffcdf65cba9e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN1 1RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tunbridge Wells |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2023 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb664757-7268-4fd5-bfb9-ffcdf65cba9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb664757-7268-4fd5-bfb9-ffcdf65cba9e
  13th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=eafb5293-7821-ee11-8123-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk

## Provenance

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