--- title: "TWBC - Concession of A Festive Experience at the Ice Rink, Calverley Grounds" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b87037e9-83ce-4084-b1f5-3a00e6383d86" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b87037e9-83ce-4084-b1f5-3a00e6383d86" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b87037e9-83ce-4084-b1f5-3a00e6383d86.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b87037e9-83ce-4084-b1f5-3a00e6383d86.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-23" --- # TWBC - Concession of A Festive Experience at the Ice Rink, Calverley Grounds Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b87037e9-83ce-4084-b1f5-3a00e6383d86 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b87037e9-83ce-4084-b1f5-3a00e6383d86) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b87037e9-83ce-4084-b1f5-3a00e6383d86.json) ## Summary Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) has awarded a contract for the concession of a Festive Experience event at its annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds. The event, which has historically been a Father Christmas event, is set within the broader industry category of event services (CPV: 79952000). The awarded contract will run from 29 November 2024 until 5 January 2024, with a possible extension for three additional years, contingent upon performance review and event approval. CEP Ltd, the appointed contractor, will manage the event situated in England, United Kingdom. Key procurement dates include the initial tender release on 15 July 2024, with an expression of interest deadline on 5 August 2024, submission of completed tenders by 12 August 2024, and the evaluation followed by the appointment of the contractor in the weeks of 12 August 2024 and 26 August 2024, respectively. Concessions like this present substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in event management and cultural event organisation services (CPV: 79952100). SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in such tenders as they stand to benefit from increased visibility and customer engagement due to the high footfall during the festive period. With the event drawing over 80,000 visitors in the last season, businesses will gain access to a large and diverse audience, offering a significant platform for business growth and community engagement. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process, facilitating fair opportunities for capable businesses to thrive in the local economy. ## Notice Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is inviting tenders for the concession of a Festive Experience event, historically a Father Christmas event, at its annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is inviting tenders for the concession of a Festive Experience event at its annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds. The contract term will be an initial 1 year with a possible three annual extensions (1+1+1), extension subject to performance review and event approval. This year's event will run from 29 November 2024 - 5 January 2024. If future events go ahead the ice rink will open and close at a similar time period. The Ice Rink has been running in Calverley Grounds for 13 years. Last season (2023-24) it attracted 43,004 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 the period. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Monday 15th July 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Monday 5th August 2024 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Monday 12th August 2024 Evaluation: w/c Monday 12th August 2024 Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 26th August 2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8479b477-8fd0-4a6f-b4fb-c11edf40b9ec | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 5 Jan 2025 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CEP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services - 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2024 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8479b477-8fd0-4a6f-b4fb-c11edf40b9ec - 15 Jul 2024 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25d66110-9ef4-424c-bc07-5c4442619aa9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8479b477-8fd0-4a6f-b4fb-c11edf40b9ec 23rd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25d66110-9ef4-424c-bc07-5c4442619aa9 15th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1403a9c7-9442-ef11-812d-005056b64545 Advert ## 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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