Tender

AN OPERATOR FOR GRAVESEND BOROUGH MARKET

GRAVESHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Oct 2023 at 15:33

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Oct 2023 at 12:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gravesham Borough Council is inviting tenders for the operation of Gravesend Borough Market. This opportunity involves a 5-year agreement, with a potential 2-year extension, to manage the market's operations, marketing, financial responsibilities, and more. The procurement process is currently in the open stage, with a tender period ending on 26th November 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st February 2024 and last until 31st January 2029. The procurement falls under the services category within the industry sectors of non-residential property services, business consultancy, and community-related services.

This tender from Gravesham Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses to become the operator of Gravesend Borough Market, providing various management and operational services. Businesses specializing in operational management, marketing, event planning, financial management, and community engagement are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the suitability criteria specified for this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AN OPERATOR FOR GRAVESEND BOROUGH MARKET

Notice Description

Gravesham Borough council is offering a 5 year agreement, with potential to extend for a further 2 years, for a new operator of the Gravesend Borough Market. The arrangement will require the successful operator to undertake all operational management arrangements of the Borough Market including staff and trader management, promotion and marketing, delivery of events and activities, financial operational responsibilities including maintenance and repair of internal equipment and systems. All financial returns achieved from the operation would be retained by the Operator. The applicant's response should detail the return their operation will deliver to the council and wider community at every stage. Applications should be made via the Kent Business Portal following the below link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1f88ae34-ef6c-ee11-8124-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d365ef2a-8938-48ca-8138-bc5e74709c75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4094d45-ffa1-4fd0-b7ef-0bc614f221c1
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

70332000 - Non-residential property services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related 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
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2029 Over 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
GRAVESHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAVESEND
Postcode
DA12 1AU
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
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
Gravesham
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Gravesham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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