Decision details

To award the security contract for the ice rink 2024 to Chase Services Group.

To enable the council to deliver the ice rink project it is necessary to enter into a contract with a security provider to provide an out of hours security service. The security partner will ensure the protection of the ice rink, its facilities such as mobile toilets, and any equipment or materials onsite during non-operational hours.

A procurement exercise has taken place and following receipt of ten bids Chase Services Group was selected.

The council is not equipped to provide this service in-house therefore the service must be outsourced. It is a necessary requirement to limit the risk any damage to property and high value plant, and of anti-social behaviour which could cause a nuisance to local residents.

Following last year, consultation with both residents and the main ice rink operator, S3K, indicated that the security provision put in place worked very successfully. We have amended the requirement noting a preference for a marked security vehicle to enhance visibility.