Tender

GB-Watford: Watford Market Operator

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Mar 2022 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Watford Borough Council is currently seeking a Market Operator to manage the Town Centre Market in Watford, United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically within the retail trade sector. The tender is in the active stage, with the end date for submissions set for 30th March 2022. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1st April 2023 and conclude on 31st March 2028. The value of the contract ranges from £500,000 to £1,000,000, and the established procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of participants to compete.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in market operations or related services. As the Council aims to engage experienced operators for this vital local market, businesses with expertise in retail management, event organisation, and customer service would be well-suited to respond. Participating in this procurement could not only enhance your company's profile in the community but also secure a substantial contract that fosters business growth in the thriving retail environment of Watford.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Watford: Watford Market Operator

Notice Description

The Council is looking to appoint a Market Operator to manage and operate the Council's Town Centre Market. The purpose of this expression of interest is for the Council to engage with established operators of similar facilities to obtain information which will inform and assist the Council in the procurement. Please review the information in the Expression of Interest Document that accompanies this advertisement. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89f53f4e-a236-4bdf-bf1f-3c2fc90508a4
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 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
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

Notice Documents

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