Provision of Ice Rink First Response

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to find a first response provision for 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 annual 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.

The annual temporary 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 to take in the festive atmosphere. Anecdotally, footfall was excess of 80,000 for the period.

Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement

Tender release: 13th July 2023 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 3rd August 2023 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 10th August 2023 Evaluation: w/c 14th August 2023 Appointment of contractor: w/c 28th August 2023

If you would like to register your interest and subsequently submit a tender for this project please visit www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk