Tender

Sittingbourne, Sheerness and Faversham Markets A1210

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 15:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for the provision of market services in the towns of Faversham, Sittingbourne, and Sheerness. The tender, titled "Sittingbourne, Sheerness and Faversham Markets A1210," falls under the industry category of non-residential property renting or leasing services. This retendering process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including a submission deadline for the Invitation to Tender (ITT) on 17 March 2025 at 12:00 pm. The contract is set to commence on 1 May 2025 and conclude on 30 April 2028, with an option for a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for experienced and qualified market operators. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, ensuring fair competition. Successful bidders will manage the borough's markets, creating a platform for increased visibility and revenue generation. Businesses involved in miscellaneous services and those adept at market operations would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sittingbourne, Sheerness and Faversham Markets A1210

Notice Description

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for Sittingbourne, Sheerness and Faversham Market Contract retender. The contract will involve provision of the borough's three street markets, in the towns of Faversham, Sittingbourne and Sheerness. Swale Borough Council is inviting suitably experienced and qualified market operators to tender for the contract to deliver the markets in either one, two or all three towns. The contract shall commence on 1st May 2025 and terminate on 30th April 2028. The council may extend the opportunity for a further two years. The bidder/s who submit/s the most economically advantageous tender will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document must be submitted on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of the ITT is 17 March 2025 at 12:00pm. All clarifications must be submitted via the ProContract portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ee37e7-a242-4dcf-9a2a-710a19ae22e6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Further Information

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