Award

Management and operator of Watford Market

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Apr 2023 at 11:04

Tender

05 Dec 2022 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council is seeking a provider to Manage and Operate its Market in the Town Centre. The procurement process involves the management and operation of Watford Market within the retail trade services industry category. The current procurement stage is active, with a contract value of GBP 1,500,000. The key deadline for the tender period is 27th January 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the buyer is Watford Borough Council.

This tender opportunity to manage and operate Watford Market presents a chance for businesses in the retail services sector to grow their operations. Companies specializing in facilities management, retail trade services, and market operations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process offers the potential for a long-term partnership with Watford Borough Council, providing opportunities for business expansion and development in the retail market sector.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: The tender considered with and without Facilities Management. The final award is witout Facilities Management included in the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038a88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010128-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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


CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Derek Hatcher
Contact Email
derek.hatcher@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1923226400, +44 1923278370

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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAUNDERS MARKETS

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