Planning

Thanet Outdoor Market Operator Services - PIN Exercise

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Jan 2022 at 15:04

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is conducting a planning phase for the "Thanet Outdoor Market Operator Services - PIN Exercise," seeking to engage potential suppliers for managing a monthly outdoor market in Ramsgate. This procurement process falls under the retail trade services industry, with a total estimated value of £100,000. The deadline for interested parties to respond to the soft market testing is 14:00 on 28th February 2022. The Council aims to identify innovative and sustainable market management solutions before launching the formal tender in March 2022, with a contract start date expected in May 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in retail management, consultancy services, and event services to participate in the development of a vibrant market that supports local communities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in market organisation and community engagement would be well-suited to compete, as Thanet District Council is looking for innovative ideas to enhance the market experience for both traders and customers. Interested businesses should register through the Kent Business Portal to express their interest and gain access to further information regarding this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thanet Outdoor Market Operator Services - PIN Exercise

Notice Description

This prior information notice (PIN) is for a soft market testing exercise and does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for Thanet District Council. Thanet District Council is looking for a supplier to provide Market Operator Services for a monthly outdoor market in Ramsgate. The supplier will be required to productively manage the market and all services required for its efficient running, are to be provided by the supplier. The supplier would need to be able to identify new, innovative and sustainable ideas in recognition of the change in the retail sector and markets and in line with Thanet District Council's Corporate Statement. (found at https://www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/corporate-statement/) The purpose of this PIN exercise is to: * Identify the levels of interest from new potential market operators, in order to compile a list of probable operators. * Welcome suggestions on the number of traders who will be able to operate during each market, and what range of products will be on offer. * At this time two locations have been identified as suitable for a market, Ramsgate High Street and/or Westcliff Promenade Green, however, new location proposals would be considered. The Pin is also to identify innovative ideas for the efficient running and day to day management which can provide the following: * A vibrant and sustainable market * A market that supports the local community and integration into the surrounding area * Enhances the revenue for the Council * Providing an enhanced offer for traders and customers, encompassing a varied range of goods * Support for local, new and existing businesses For this PIN, the deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is 14.00hrs 28th February 2022. The Council is using the Kent Business Portal to carry out this soft marketing exercise. To view further information, please register for free at kentbusinessportal@org.uk and express your interest in this soft marketing exercise. All queries and responses must be via the Kent Business Portal messaging area on the opportunity page. The estimated Invitation to Tender commencement date is March 2022 and the estimated contract start date is May 2022. Please note, this is purely for a soft market testing exercise to be undertaken and Thanet District Council is not bound to accept any proposals offered by interested parties, or liable for any costs incurred by any party participating in this soft market testing exercise. A response to this PIN does also not guarantee an expression of interest to participate in any future procurement process that Thanet District Council may advertise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c5fdb42-0e8a-4fbb-853e-b6d112198ab1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af211754-4359-4a26-bf34-509181fa47f7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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

CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East 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
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Further Information

Notice Documents

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