Tender

Southend on Sea High Street Empty Unit

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2021 at 11:03

Tender Notice
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25 May 2021 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Southend on Sea High Street Empty Unit" for the regeneration of an empty unit in Southend Town Centre. This open Expression of Interest (EOI) is aimed at finding a Delivery Partner to undertake the project. Interested organisations must respond to the EOI by 12:00 noon on 24th June 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 26th July 2021 and last until 25th July 2026. The procurement process follows an open method and is classified under services related to hotel, restaurant, and retail trade, with a specific focus on fostering economic and community development in the area.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on retail, recreational, and cultural services. Companies with experience in managing town centre spaces can leverage this chance to secure a long-term partnership with the council, potentially enhancing their market presence in Southend. The procurement is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations and contribute to local urban regeneration initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southend on Sea High Street Empty Unit

Notice Description

The EOI Process Southend Borough Council is carrying out this procurement exercise in the form of an open expression of interest for a Delivery Partner to present a proposition to kick-start empty unit regeneration in the heart of Southend Town Centre. Your interest, in being our Delivery Partner and in taking part in this process must be by responding to our EOI. 1. Stage 1: Respond to EOI using: Electronic Tendering Facility (ETF) Email: capitalprogramme@southend.gov.uk As part of the EOI, please answer the following questions. Each question must be answered in no more than 500 words (NB: no web links, associated information e.g. appendices will be read or reviewed) 1a Your Organisation. Please describe your organisation or consortium (your skills and experience, key personnel, any appropriate licences you already hold or state your willingness to apply for licences) 1b Your Experience. Please demonstrate the experience you have of managing a commercial and professional town centre space for retail, social, creative and cultural activities. Decision-making process: A review Panel set up by the Southend Council will decide which EOI's will be allowed to progress to Stage 2 of this selection process. The shortlisted EOIs will receive further instructions on submission to Stage 2. The review panel's decisions at Stage 1 and Stage 2 will be final and at the discretion of the Council. 2. Stage 2: Delivery Partner Questionnaire o Successful EOI's will be sent a Questionnaire. A selection of scored questions for evaluation. 3. Delivery Partner Panel Review o Assessment of submissions NB: The Panel's decision is final, and the funding is awarded at the discretion of the Council. 4. Operator Interview o Interviews with the top three ranking Delivery Partners will be held via teleconference. NB: Due to the potential level of responses that may be received: it may not be possible to schedule an interview with all interested organisations. However, to maximise the opportunity for interested parties interviews can be held via teleconference. 5. Partnership Agreement o Following evaluation of the submissions, the Council will make a decision on which, if any, shall be accepted. o Any acceptance of a submission by the Council shall be in writing and shall be communicated to the Delivery Partner. o Upon such acceptance the Council and Delivery Partner shall become binding contractual parties, and, notwithstanding that, the appointed OPERATOR shall execute a formal contract in writing upon request of the Council. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please Email: capitalprogramme@southend.gov.uk For the avoidance of doubt, any submissions received after 12.00 noon on Thursday 24th June 2021 will be regarded as a late submission. Late submissions will NOT be considered. Additional information: Please note that this opportunity is seeking a suitable tenant for an empty high street unit- expressions of interest must be responded to by the deadline as per the attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc5a4ad-5f0a-4120-85df-a476c8047e82
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2021 - 25 Jul 2026 Over 5 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

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