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

Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-649458fc-cba5-42a5-a53b-a7e4b15c4356

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14fc341-c741-46a0-a7a0-774852913cf9 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2021 at 19:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14fc341-c741-46a0-a7a0-774852913cf9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14fc341-c741-46a0-a7a0-774852913cf9
  1st June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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