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title: "Provision of a Cafe at the Ice Rink, Calverley Grounds"
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buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of a Cafe at the Ice Rink, Calverley Grounds

Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb774ade-2ae7-46ca-a7cf-ec165efedcaa

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## Summary

The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has released a tender opportunity for the provision of a Café at the Ice Rink in Calverley Grounds. The contract term is initially 1 year, with possible extensions subject to performance reviews. Key dates include the tender release on 2nd May 2023, an Expression of Interest deadline by 23rd May 2023, and the submission deadline for tenders on 30th May 2023. The procurement stage is currently active under the services main procurement category within the catering services industry.

This tender by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses interested in catering services for transport and other enterprises. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSE) are well-suited to compete in this open procedure. Businesses should align their offerings with the contract period starting on 1st December 2023 and ending on 2nd January 2024, ensuring they meet the suitability criteria set by the council to win this concession.

## Notice

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is inviting tenders for the concession of a licensed bar at its annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds. The contract term will be an initial 1 year, with a possible 1+1+1+1 extensions subject to performance reviews. Tenderers interested in the project will need to register their interest through the Kent Business Portal (registration is free), in order to be able to view and respond to this opportunity. Key Dates and Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 2nd May 2023 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 23rd May 2023 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 30th May 2023 Evaluation: w/c 5th June 2023 Appointment of contractor: June 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b796c88f-077e-4070-a552-c3a7681cb383 |
| 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 | 2 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 2 Jan 2024 |
| 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

- 55522000 - Catering services for transport enterprises
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 2 May 2023 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b796c88f-077e-4070-a552-c3a7681cb383

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b796c88f-077e-4070-a552-c3a7681cb383
  2nd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9068915a-fde8-ed11-8122-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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