Tender

25/025 Tamworth Charter Market

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 08:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 14:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tamworth Borough Council is currently in the 'tender' stage for its '25/025 Tamworth Charter Market' procurement process, aimed at providing a twice-weekly charter market service in Tamworth Town Centre on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The contract, categorised under hotel, restaurant and retail trade services, seeks an operator to manage and enhance the market, aligning with town centre redevelopment goals. Noteworthy dates include a tender submission deadline on 21st January 2026 and an enquiry period closing on 16th January 2026. The open competition procurement, facilitated by Tamworth Borough Council, invites submissions in PDF format or formats compatible with Office 365. The project aims for operational commencement on 31st March 2026, lasting until 30th March 2028, with possible extensions. The award criteria emphasise quality and social value, with a major focus on qualitative assessments.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in market management services, particularly those with innovative approaches to enhance market offerings. Businesses adept in curating high-quality, diverse products while fostering sustainable market environments and community engagement stand to gain significantly. The tender is well-suited for enterprises keen to support local traders and attract increased footfall to existing local businesses by showcasing the redeveloped town centre. Besides providing operational leadership, the successful tenderer will have the chance to craft new avenues for market activities, promoting entrepreneurial growth and community vibrancy, fitting for entities prioritising quality, innovation, and social value integration in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25/025 Tamworth Charter Market

Notice Description

Tamworth Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a twice weekly charter market in Tamworth Town Centre on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The tenderer will lead the operational responsibility for the management and delivery of Tamworth's Charter Market. In addition to delivering the existing traditional twice weekly market and develop new opportunities for a wider range of products and higher quality goods, the tender will provide supplementary market activity to showcase the recently redeveloped town centre. This should also provide opportunities for new traders, sustainability and innovation and contribute to drive footfall to Tamworth Town Centre and complement existing businesses and attractions.

Planning Information

How to apply Email the buyer to express an interest and request a link for the session on Tuesday 18th November. ________________________________________ About the buyer Tamworth Borough Council Marmion House Lichfield Street Tamworth B79 7BZ Email: procurement@tamworth.gov.uk As part of this process, the Council will be hosting an online Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) session via Microsoft Teams. This will take place on Tuesday 18th November starting at 15:00. Please respond to the email above to confirm your attendance to receive a link by noon on Friday 14 November.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084683-2025
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
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

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and 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
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 2-3 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
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tamworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAMWORTH
Postcode
B79 7BZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Local Authority
Tamworth
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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