Tender

Tunbridge Wells - Farmers Market Concession

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Sep 2023 at 08:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is seeking to award a Service Concession to manage a Farmers Market in Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre. The market aims to boost footfall, support local businesses, and enhance the town's vitality. Key dates for this procurement include Tender release on 29 September 2023, Expression of Interest Deadline on 16 October 2023, and Appointment of contractor in November 2023. The industry category for this opportunity is Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services.

This tender opportunity to run a Farmers Market in Tunbridge Wells presents a chance for businesses in the Exhibition, fair, and congress organisation services industry to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to participate. The suitable procurement method for this opportunity is the Open procedure, offering a fair and transparent bidding process for interested contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tunbridge Wells - Farmers Market Concession

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to agree a Service Concession with an appropriate contractor to run a Farmers Market in the northern part of Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre. The purpose of the market is to generate footfall to enhance the vitality of the town and support local businesses, as well as providing additional interest for residents and visitors. It is intended that the Farmers Market will sell high quality produce and goods from a local catchment in and around the borough. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to agree a Service Concession with an appropriate contractor to run a Farmers Market in the northern part of Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre. The purpose of the market is to generate footfall to enhance the vitality of the town and support local businesses, as well as providing additional interest for residents and visitors. It is intended that the Farmers Market will sell high quality produce and goods from a local catchment in and around the borough. Tenderers interested in this opportunity must register their interest through the Kent Business Portal (registration is free). Once registered, tenderers will be able view and respond to the documents. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 29 September 2023 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 16 October 2023 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 23 October 2023 Evaluation: W/C 23 October 2023 Interviews: 27 October 2023 Appointment of contractor: November 2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79bd1aa0-eb20-4d8d-a59c-1fba0fa61307
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf089d1-c795-4633-ae10-7e84e60c2610
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

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation 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
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 1 Apr 2025 1-2 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
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
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
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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