Tunbridge Wells Borough Council · Awarded contract

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Concession of Festive Experience at Ice Rink, Calverley Grounds

Awarded 04 Nov 2024

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Awarded04 Nov 2024

Value£0.00

SupplierCEP Ltd

AgencyTunbridge Wells Borough Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryMiscellaneous

Ended 1y 10mo ago2mo term

Awarded 4 Nov 2024Expired 5 Jan 2025

About

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council awarded a contract to CEP Ltd for the concession of a Festive Experience event at the annual ice rink in Calverley Grounds.

The contract term was an initial 1 year with possible three annual extensions (1+1+1), subject to performance review and event approval.

The event was scheduled to run from 29 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.

The ice rink has been operating for 13 years, attracting 43,004 skaters in the 2023-24 season, with an estimated 80,000 visitors during the period.

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