---
title: "Provision, Installation and Operation of Christmas Ice Rink"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0560da"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-17"
---

# Provision, Installation and Operation of Christmas Ice Rink

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0560da

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## Summary

Manchester City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision, installation, and operation of a Christmas ice rink at Cathedral Gardens. As part of the city centre festive programme for 2025/2026, this contract has been awarded using a direct procurement method without competition, fitting under a concession special regime. Awarded on 15 July 2025 to TAMARISK EVENTS LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, the contract spans from July 2025 to June 2026. The tender falls within the 'services' category, specifically targeting event and festival organisation services, and aligns with the public authority's sub-central government classification. The procurement process is geared towards the vibrant Manchester location, enhancing the festive cheer and attracting numerous visitors during the specified period.

This procurement offers lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in the events and leisure sectors, particularly those specialising in large-scale festival organisation and management services. Companies that can provide innovative and engaging solutions for public events, ensuring excellent service delivery and customer satisfaction, are well-suited to such tenders. The contract also emphasises the importance of good management information, robust service delivery, and effective customer support, thereby providing growth potential for businesses that meet these criteria in the public procurement sector. By positioning themselves within such festive projects, businesses can significantly enhance their portfolios and reputation within the industry.

## Notice

The supply, installation and operation of ice rink at Cathedral Gardens which will form part of the city centre festive programme 25/26. This is a one-year contract to facilitate the provision of an ice rink which is a fundamental component of the festive programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040753-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £863,318 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAMARISK EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79953000 - Festival organisation services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 09:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040753-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040753-2025
  17th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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