Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1e-2ed9-7316-950c-62325b1af0d6/td1312-procurement-of-an-operator-for-the-proposed-derby-ice-rink awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # TD1312 - Procurement of an Operator for the proposed Derby Ice Rink [Derby City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 1 Nov 2017 Deadline Closed 4 Dec 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Derby City Council have identified an opportunity to construct an ice rink in Derby city centre and have developed an indicative scheme on the Beckwell site. Prior to finalising the design, the Council are now seeking to appoint a rink operator to operate the rink once built along with signing off the design at key stages to ensure it conforms to the agreed facilities description. This procurement therefore is concerned with the procurement of the rink operator. The opportunity is underpinned by a number of overarching project objectives, these include: - Self-financing delivery, 2 / 5 - Commercially driven operating solution, - Leisure destination, - Rink built by Winter 2019/2020, - Maintaining momentum The proposed contract duration is for a 25 year lease. This will be dialogued and determined as part of the Dialogue procurement procedure. Further information is provided in a Descriptive Document that is available from the Eastmidstenders Portal. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 03rd December 2017. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on 04th December 2017. Select the 'apply online' link in the bottom right hand corner of this notice, this will transfer you to the Councils e-tendering system [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. Read full description ## CPV classification Sports facilities operation services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/20099229-02e8-4748-b2d2-e65b19ab779a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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