--- title: "Concession - For the provision of Supplementary Vans at the Ice Rink, Calverley Grounds" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9b78a0d-d370-410e-9f30-92f90026dd52" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9b78a0d-d370-410e-9f30-92f90026dd52" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9b78a0d-d370-410e-9f30-92f90026dd52.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9b78a0d-d370-410e-9f30-92f90026dd52.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-27" --- # Concession - For the provision of Supplementary Vans at the Ice Rink, Calverley Grounds Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9b78a0d-d370-410e-9f30-92f90026dd52 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9b78a0d-d370-410e-9f30-92f90026dd52) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9b78a0d-d370-410e-9f30-92f90026dd52.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b65a622-6e8e-41fd-bb11-27930b83287f | | 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 | 27 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 14 Jan 2022 | | 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 - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services - 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions ## Release History - 27 Aug 2021 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b65a622-6e8e-41fd-bb11-27930b83287f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b65a622-6e8e-41fd-bb11-27930b83287f 27th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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