Tender

Tender for Southend-on-Sea High Street Market Operator(s)

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Dec 2017 at 14:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the role of Market Operator(s) for the General Market and Farmers Market in Southend-on-Sea, England. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within retail trade services. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submitting completed responses set for 14:00 on 26th January 2018. Additionally, interested parties must access the necessary tender documents by noon on 5th January 2018. The contract period is slated to begin on 2nd April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2023, under an open procurement method.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in market operations and event management. Suppliers with experience in retail trade, recreational services, or community engagement will find this tender especially relevant. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the tender is designed to foster a vibrant market experience for residents and visitors alike in Southend-on-Sea.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Southend-on-Sea High Street Market Operator(s)

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council invites Electronic Tender Responses for the running of its General Market (Lot A) and its Farmers Market (Lot B). The Council wishes to enter into an agreement(s) with an experienced and capable Market Operator(s) to manage, operate and grow the appeal of the market(s). The Council wants to encourage a vibrant and diverse High Street experience with a high quality offer for residents and visitors alike. The Market Operator(s) must have the time, resource and expertise to develop the potential of the market(s) and increase the level of income generated. Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for accessing the documents is: Noon Friday 5th January 2018. The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the procurement is: Noon Friday 12th January 2018. The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is: 14:00 Friday 26th January 2018. The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Tender Documents. This includes but is not limited to detail on Financial Standing and Insurance. The elements which are pass / fail are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement. Additional information: Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f42d2c5-334d-4973-b624-a8153fe2524c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330018a3-9b3d-4ab8-b665-c0c59ca71050
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 4-5 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 6ER
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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