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Management and operator of Watford Market

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Apr 2023 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Watford Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for the management and operation of Watford Market, located in the East of England. The contract falls under the industry category of Retail Trade Services and has a total value of £1,500,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on March 31, 2023. The contract is set to commence on April 1, 2023, and will run until March 31, 2029.

This opportunity to manage and operate Watford Market would be ideal for businesses that specialise in retail services and market management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations in the services sector could benefit from competing for this contract. Watford Borough Council, the buying organisation, aims to enhance market services through this procurement, offering a chance for suitable businesses to contribute to the efficient and innovative management of the market.

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Notice Title

Management and operator of Watford Market

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council is seeking a provider to Manage and Operate its Market in the Town Centre. The provider will be required to carry out all elements of the Market service which shall include the on street market and undercover market units. The provider will be responsible for ensuring there is adequate personnel and supervision (as set out in this specification) to carry out these task in order to meet the performance requirements set out in the tender documents. The requirements include: Cleaning, Securitiy, Facilities and Site Management, Waste management, Trader Liaison, Financial Management, Marketing, innovation and management reporting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da828871-2b27-474c-9961-8a0bb9a238c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d556c2b1-af99-4f15-b3ec-cfa5f5cba3c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
derek.hatcher@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441923226400

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAUNDERS MARKETS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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