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Expressions of Interest for Professional Market Organiser

WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2024 at 11:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Weston super Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for a Professional Market Organiser. The procurement process involves managing and operating a market in Weston-super-Mare, with the intention of starting in Autumn 2024. The criteria for evaluation include proven experience in professional market organisation, financial capability, and submission of Expressions of Interest by Wednesday 31st July.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for companies or individuals with expertise in market organisation, health and safety compliance, and experience working for local authorities. The contract period runs from September 2024 to August 2027, providing a long-term opportunity for successful bidders to establish a market presence and partner with Weston super Mare Town Council in enhancing the town centre's market attractions and customer experiences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expressions of Interest for Professional Market Organiser

Notice Description

Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies or individuals who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the management and operation of a market in Weston-super-Mare. The successful applicant will ideally have Practical knowledge of food safety/environmental health regulations and processes for approvals/licences in relation to markets as well as practical knowledge of health and safety in relation to markets. It is hoped that the markets open Autumn 2024. Overview of service required: Weekly General Market in Town Square Minimum of 21 stalls with aspirations to grow this to a significant size Organise dates Thursday or Friday - working to ensure no clash with other markets in the region Variety of quality Stalls (food, plants, bakery, meat, cheese and crafts) Work in partnership with WSMTC and the Town Centre Partnership Management of all Health and Safety and compliance with regard to insurance and statutory needs Responsible for collection of trader's fees Advertising and Marketing requirements Responsible for waste disposal and need to provide waste management details with environmental issues are being met Focus of market organiser: Provide Customer experience, to attract new and repeat customers to the Town Centre Ensure a quality Stallholder Experience If you would like to discuss further we would be happy to make an appointment with the town Centre manager for a walk around. The evaluation will be in accordance with the following criteria, a fail under the Health and Safety criteria will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. An aggregate of 3 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. Evaluation Criteria Pass / Fail -Proven experience in Professional market organisation -Financial capability -Proven experience working for local authority/town council clients -Evidence of an excellent Health & Safety Record (no enforcement action under current legislation) -Resources and availability to commence market Autumn 2024 Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their: Company/individual name, address, contact name and registration number (if applicable Company/individuals bankers name and account number Details of any enforcement action under Health & Safety Legislation Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar projects undertaken by the company/individual (Max 1000 words) Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence the service Autumn 2024 Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 31st July Further information in attached document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5a2eae-78fc-42af-a9ec-c4ae389d8076
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 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
WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Pearse
Contact Email
development@wsm-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01934632567

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1LN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice URLs

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