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title: "TD1312 - Procurement of an Operator for the proposed Derby Ice Rink"
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# TD1312 - Procurement of an Operator for the proposed Derby Ice Rink

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20099229-02e8-4748-b2d2-e65b19ab779a

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## Summary

Derby City Council is conducting a procurement process for the appointment of an operator for a proposed ice rink in Derby city centre, titled "TD1312 - Procurement of an Operator for the proposed Derby Ice Rink." This project falls under the category of sports facilities operation services and aims to establish a commercially driven leisure destination. The procurement method is selective, utilising a competitive dialogue approach. Key dates include a tender period ending on 4th December 2017, and a contract period starting from 1st July 2018 and extending for 25 years, concluding on 1st July 2043.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in facility management, sports operations, and leisure services to expand their offerings in the East Midlands region. Businesses that are commercially driven and capable of delivering self-financing solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the ice rink projected to be operational by Winter 2019/2020, prospective bidders should act promptly to prepare and submit thorough proposals that align with the Derby City Council's objectives.

## Notice

Derby City Council have identified an opportunity to construct an ice rink in Derby city centre and have developed an indicative scheme on the Beckwell site. Prior to finalising the design, the Council are now seeking to appoint a rink operator to operate the rink once built along with signing off the design at key stages to ensure it conforms to the agreed facilities description. This procurement therefore is concerned with the procurement of the rink operator. The opportunity is underpinned by a number of overarching project objectives, these include: - Self-financing delivery, 2 / 5 - Commercially driven operating solution, - Leisure destination, - Rink built by Winter 2019/2020, - Maintaining momentum The proposed contract duration is for a 25 year lease. This will be dialogued and determined as part of the Dialogue procurement procedure. Further information is provided in a Descriptive Document that is available from the Eastmidstenders Portal. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 03rd December 2017. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on 04th December 2017. Select the 'apply online' link in the bottom right hand corner of this notice, this will transfer you to the Councils e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b92e4be-4654-4258-970a-3463b73ab433 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 1 Jul 2043 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTRACT NOT AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2018 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b92e4be-4654-4258-970a-3463b73ab433
- 1 Nov 2017 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/028c20bb-603a-43c8-aa66-829ba10c4998

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b92e4be-4654-4258-970a-3463b73ab433
  3rd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/028c20bb-603a-43c8-aa66-829ba10c4998
  1st November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org

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