Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c71-7efe-7153-b55d-cbbe5292a655/twbc-concession-for-the-provision-of-a-father-christmas-at-the-ice-rink-calve closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # TWBC Concession - For the provision of A Father Christmas at the Ice Rink, Calverley Grounds [Tunbridge Wells Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/tunbridge-wells-borough-council) Estimated value £5,000 Published 1 Jun 2021 Deadline Closed 22 Jun 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 (TWBC) is inviting tenders for the concession of a Father Christmas event at its annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds. The Ice Rink has been running in Calverley Grounds for 10 years. In our last full season 2019/2020 it attracted 41,238 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 this period. In the2018/2019 season we attracted 37,433 skaters, and in 2017/2018 the figure was 38,728. The Ice Rink provides additional attractions including a Café and bar and various evening entertainment. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement: ### Tender release: Monday 1st June 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday 22nd June 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Wednesday 30th June 2021 ### Evaluation: w/c Monday 5th July 2021 ### Interviews: w/c Wednesday 7th July 2021 Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 12th July 2021 ## CPV classification Recreational, cultural and sporting services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/649458fc-cba5-42a5-a53b-a7e4b15c4356) 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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