Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement for Ashby Market - Operations Contract

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 10:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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24 Feb 2026 at 12:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council is undertaking a procurement process focused on the regeneration of Ashby Market, located in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom. This historic market, operating every Thursday, is undergoing preliminary market engagement to develop a new model for the set-up and dismantling of market stalls. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 10th March 2026. The contract period is anticipated to run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028. This procurement targets services within the fair services and miscellaneous services category and allows engagement through North Lincolnshire Council’s e-tendering platform, NLCProcure.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these organisations are recognised for the suitability of this contract. Companies specialising in assembly and erection of prefabricated structures, as well as those offering a variety of miscellaneous services, stand to benefit from participating in this procurement exercise. Engaging in this process allows businesses to contribute to the regeneration efforts at Ashby Market, capitalising on the potential expansion and continuity in their operational expertise and brand presence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for Ashby Market - Operations Contract

Notice Description

Ashby Market is a historic local market that operates every Thursday throughout the year. North Lincolnshire Council are exploring options to regenerate the market and seeking responses to this preliminary market engagement exercise to inform the model for setting up and dismantling the market stalls.

Planning Information

Expressions of interest must be submitted through North Lincolnshire Council's e-tendering platform, NLCProcure. This will enable access to the pre-market engagement documentation and give the supplier the opportunity to ask clarification questions. All responses must be submitted through NLCProcure, which can be accessed through this link: https://procure.northlincs.gov.uk/s/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065af2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016754-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

92331100 - Fair services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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