Tender

GB-WATFORD: Consultancy to Support the appointment of a Market Operator

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jan 2022 at 11:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Watford Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for a consultancy role to support the appointment of a Market Operator, with a focus on the local authority street and indoor markets. This tender, classified under the Business and management consultancy and related services industry, is currently active and will close for submissions on 24 January 2022. The project management consultancy assignments will commence on 1 April 2022 and are anticipated to conclude by 23 December 2022, with a contract value ranging from £25,000 to £50,000. The procurement follows a selective method using a restricted procedure, and interested parties can access initial information from the Expression of Interest Document.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in market consultancy services and project management. Companies with proven expertise in local market operations or management will find this tender particularly suitable for demonstrating their capability. Engaging in this process may foster business growth and expand market presence through collaboration with Watford Borough Council and involvement in community-oriented projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-WATFORD: Consultancy to Support the appointment of a Market Operator

Notice Description

Expressions of Interest are sought for the Council to appoint a suitable market consultant with a sound knowledge and understanding of the local authority street and indoor markets and experience of successfully delivering similar schemes. The commission is to provide project management support and independent advice for the retender of the Watford Market Management Contract (WMMC) project. All initial information is contained in the Expression of Interest Document. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. All initial information is contained in the Expression of Interest Document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09300703-c638-4cac-ad20-b3dcb19bb9f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8831fda-8e32-4841-8856-fb7181c9c47d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 23 Dec 2022 6-12 months
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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

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