Tunbridge Wells Ice Rink

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is inviting tenders for "Ice Rink Event Provider" 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 to take in the festive atmosphere. Anecdotally we had in excess of 80,000 visitors in the period.

Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Tuesday 28th March 2023 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday 25th April 2023 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 2nd May 2023 Evaluation: 3rd - 10th May 2023 Appointment of contractor: w/c 15th May 2023.

Please visit www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk to express interest and subsequently submit a tender for this project.