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title: "Security Provision for the Ice Rink"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-17"
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# Security Provision for the Ice Rink

Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8500ace-7d42-4274-b4cd-325fca6ef7ea

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## Summary

The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is seeking tenders for security provision at its annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage. The deadline for the submission of completed tenders is 12:00pm on 14th September 2023. The procurement method for this contract is an Open procedure. The key dates for the procurement process include the Tender release on 17th August 2023 and the Evaluation stage starting in the week commencing 18th September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in security services to compete for the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate. The contract period is set to begin on 6th November 2023 and extend until 12th January 2029. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and operating in the services sector are well-suited to apply for this opportunity given the nature of the contract and the locality of the ice rink project.

## Notice

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is inviting tenders for security provision at its annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds. The contract term will be an initial 1 year with a possible four annual extensions (1+1+1+1+1), extension subject to performance review. This year's event will run from December 1st, 2023 - January 1st, 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 12 years. Last season (2022-23) 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: 17th August 2023 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 7th September 2023 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 14th September 2023 Evaluation: w/c 18th September 2023 Appointment of contractor: w/c 2nd October 2023 If you would like to register your interest and subsequently submit a tender for this project please visit www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780a8f82-a8ad-4046-b05a-57450ac5b734 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2023 - 12 Jan 2029 |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780a8f82-a8ad-4046-b05a-57450ac5b734

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/780a8f82-a8ad-4046-b05a-57450ac5b734
  17th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=128c9d88-fe3c-ee11-8124-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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