Planning

Vegan Market Contract - Market Sounding

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Feb 2022 at 12:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcester City Council is currently in the planning stage for the Vegan Market Contract - Market Sounding. This initiative aims to assess the capability of organisations to host a vegan market in Worcester City Centre during Spring, Summer, and Autumn of 2022. Key details include the engagement end date set for 23rd February 2022. This procurement falls under the category of retail trade services, and organisations are encouraged to participate by completing a Market Sounding Questionnaire to better understand the Council's requirements and prepare for future opportunities.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in retail trade and event management, to engage with Worcester City Council and showcase their capabilities in hosting niche markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the Council is interested in partnering with experienced organisations to ensure the successful delivery of the vegan market. By participating in the Market Sounding Exercise, businesses can align their services with the Council's needs and potentially position themselves for future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vegan Market Contract - Market Sounding

Notice Description

Worcester City Council is seeking to host a vegan market in the city centre in Spring, Summer and Autumn 2022. This would be in addition to the existing monthly markets that take place on the first and second Saturday in the month. The Council is looking into the capability and availability of suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide a vegan market in Worcester City Centre on specific dates. To support this, we would like to gain information from the market regarding a number of matters. You are therefore invited to consider our Specification and complete a Market Sounding Questionnaire. This Market Sounding Exercise (MSE) is not an invitation to tender or a request for formal expressions of interest. The Council, as contracting authority, is issuing this request for information only. It will be used in order to assess the reaction of the market and make any potential procurement process more focused and efficient. Participating in this process will give Providers the opportunity to: * gain a clear understanding of the Council's requirements * raise any concerns * better plan and prepare for the potential contract opportunity * partner with others to provide the service Please see the market sounding documents for further information. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this Market Sounding exercise. To gain access to the market sounding documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the market sounding documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the market sounding documents. Additional information: The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this Market Sounding exercise. To gain access to the market sounding documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the market sounding documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the market sounding documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf32523-13f9-40a4-9872-124e8e7f2ac1
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

CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 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
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
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
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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