Tender

Market Management Opportunity - Newton Abbot Market Hall

TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 15:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

07 Aug 2025 at 15:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Teignbridge District Council is seeking qualified operators for the management of the Newton Abbot Market Hall through an open procurement procedure. This opportunity is structured as a 10-year Internal Repairing and Insuring (IRI) lease, coupled with a Management Agreement, to support the council's commitment to revitalising the town centre. The market hall is located in Newton Abbot, UK, and is expected to combine traditional trading with modern food and beverage offerings, alongside community-focused events. Proposals are invited under the 'services' main procurement category, with associated CPV codes relating to non-residential property services and business development consultancy services. Key procurement stages include an enquiry period ending on 22nd September 2025, a tender period closing on 6th October 2025, and an award period concluding on 27th October 2025. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in market management, business development, and community engagement, to engage with the public sector and expand their operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong capabilities in asset management, marketing, and event planning, aligning with Teignbridge District Council's vision to transform the market into a vibrant community hub and economic driver. Small to medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply, with the procurement process specifically highlighting opportunities for such entities. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in not only enhancing the market's profile but also driving economic resilience and cultural vitality within the Newton Abbot community. This is a unique chance for businesses to partner with the local government and drive tangible social and economic impacts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Management Opportunity - Newton Abbot Market Hall

Notice Description

Teignbridge District Council (TDC) invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced operators to manage the newly redeveloped Newton Abbot Market Hall. This procurement seeks to appoint an operator on a 10-year, Internal Repairing and Insuring (IRI) lease, supplemented by a Management Agreement, to deliver on a defined suite of social, economic, and community Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This opportunity forms part of TDC's broader commitment to revitalise Newton Abbot town centre, positioning the market as a key anchor for footfall, enterprise, and cultural engagement. The market will blend traditional trading with modern food and beverage offers, community-focused events, and flexible trading spaces to create a vibrant, inclusive environment that supports local economic growth and community wellbeing. The successful operator will play a pivotal role in shaping Newton Abbot Market as a flagship destination within the town centre - a vibrant, dynamic space that drives economic growth, community pride, and cultural life. This is a unique opportunity to partner with the Council in realising an ambitious vision for a market that stands as a beacon of quality, creativity, and local distinctiveness. Excellence in asset management will be essential, ensuring the market is safe, clean, and accessible to all. Alongside this, the operator will be required to deliver high standards of marketing and promotion, raising the profile of Newton Abbot Market locally and beyond, driving footfall and re-establishing the market as a key anchor for the town. Regular and transparent reporting on agreed KPIs, including social and economic impacts, will underpin a partnership approach between the Council and operator, ensuring that together we deliver lasting value for the town and its communities. This procurement process outlines the requirements, selection criteria, and contractual expectations for prospective operators. TDC is committed to securing an operating partner who shares its vision for a modern, inclusive, and economically resilient market that contributes to the long-term prosperity of Newton Abbot.

Planning Information

See above

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047031-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

CPV Codes

70332000 - Non-residential property services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rosanna.wilson@teignbridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTON ABBOT
Postcode
TQ12 4XX
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Teignbridge
Electoral Ward
Buckland & Milber
Westminster Constituency
Newton Abbot

Further Information

Notice Documents

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