Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6f-5220-7051-922d-62ddde65ebbf/tunbridge-wells-cafa-concession-at-the-ice-rink closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tunbridge Wells Café Concession at the Ice Rink [Tunbridge Wells Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/tunbridge-wells-borough-council) Estimated value £15,000 Published 1 Jul 2021 Deadline Closed 23 Jul 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is inviting tenders for the concession of a café at its annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds. The contract term will be an initial 1 year, with a possible 1 year extension subject to agreement. The Ice Rink has been running in Calverley Grounds for 10 years. In previous year's, the Ice Rink attracted nearly 40,000 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 have in excess of 80,000 visitors in the period. In the 2016/17 season we attracted 39,214 skaters and last year, 2017/18, the figure was 39,827. The Ice Rink has additional attractions such as a resident Father Christmas and evening entertainment. For the 2020/21 season it is our intention to expand on this in order to increase visitor numbers and footfall to the grounds.The successful tenderer will be responsible for providing an appealing counter and surrounding area. And will also be responsible for keeping this area clean and tidy throughout the day and the end of day clean (in partnership with the bar concession). ### Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement ### Tender release: Thursday 1st July 2021 Expression of Interest Closes: 12:00pm Friday 23rd July 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 30th July 2021 ### Evaluation: w/c Monday 2nd August 2021 ### Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 9th August 2021 All expressions of interest, and subsequent communications and proposal submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: [kentbusinessportal.org.uk](https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) Read full description ## CPV classification Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/53cfcb3c-6a39-4699-98fb-3c853fb01a32) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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