How to win: ENQ1347 - Ice Rink for Festive Derby

A services contract from Derby City Council, worth £74,000. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

Derby City Council

Value

£74,000

Closing date

14 August 2026

About this contract

This quotation is for the supply, installation and de-rig of a 300 sqm real ice rink for 4 weeks. The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the Procurement Act2023 (the "Act") and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (the "Regulations".) The contract is estimated to commence on 7th September 2026 and expire on 31st January 2027. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 12:00 on Thursday 13th August 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Friday 14th August 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for ENQ1347 or DN824984. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system

How to win contracts like this

✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Derby City Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
✓At £74,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
✓Start early: it closes 14 August 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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