Tender

Operator for Colne Market and Food Court

PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Mar 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

Pendle Borough Council is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement of a new operator for Colne Market and Food Court located in Nelson, United Kingdom (region of UKD46). The procurement process involves granting a full internal repair and maintenance lease for 15 years. The tender was officially published on 27 March 2025, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 25 April 2025 and the tender submission period closing on 2 May 2025. The procurement method being used is an open competition, specifically below threshold, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in retail trade services, specifically those with experience in managing markets and food courts. Companies with a robust track record of successful operations, a history of collaborative efforts, and a strong financial standing are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The successful bidder will be required to present a highly sustainable business plan that includes upfront investment and demonstrate their ability to revitalise the market, increase footfall, and support local traders. This is an excellent growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts and community-focused initiatives.

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Notice Title

Operator for Colne Market and Food Court

Notice Description

Pendle Borough Council is seeking to appoint a new operator of Colne Market Hall by way of granting a full internal repair and maintenance lease for a period of 15 years. The operator must possess and evidence the following attributes: * A strong track record in the successful operation of markets and food courts in a similar setting, which include programmes of events and proactively providing business support to traders and vendors. * Evidence of working proactively in collaboration and partnership with other private and public stakeholders with resulting mutual benefits, measured through regeneration of the general location and/or revitalising and increasing trade and visitor numbers. * A strong balance sheet and financial accounts demonstrating a viable and long-term profitable enterprise that can take on the long-term lease of the Market Hall. * A compelling and financially sustainable, high-level Business Plan for Colne Market, to include a defined level of up-front investment into the set-up and operation of the Market Hall.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f957
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011489-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@pendle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NELSON
Postcode
BB9 7LG
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD46 East Lancashire

Local Authority
Pendle
Electoral Ward
Bradley
Westminster Constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe

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