Security Provision for the Ice Rink

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