Planning

Provision and Operation of a Regular Car Boot Sale at Burry Port Harbour

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 09:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for the provision and operation of a regular car boot sale at Burry Port Harbour. The Council, acting as the buyer, seeks to gather feedback from the market regarding operational requirements and other considerations. This preliminary engagement process is underway and includes a milestone for market feedback due by 27 March 2026. Businesses and community-led organisations interested in providing insights on various aspects, such as suggested operating times and infrastructure requirements, are invited to reach out via email. The tender, although yet to be officially launched, falls under the services category with classifications including land and entertainment services, and aims to support local traders and micro businesses while enhancing the community experience.

This upcoming tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, community organisation, and entertainment services to tap into the local market by potentially running a recurring event within the Burry Port Harbour area. By contributing to a well-managed car boot sale, businesses can gain visibility, explore new revenue mechanisms, and foster community engagement. The tender is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the focus on supporting casual sellers and local traders. With the Council gathering insights for a potentially thriving event, businesses capable of offering innovative operational solutions and keen on creating positive community impacts will benefit from participating in the engagement process and preparing for possible future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision and Operation of a Regular Car Boot Sale at Burry Port Harbour

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council is considering granting a concession for a provider to organise, manage, and promote a recurring car boot sale within the Burry Port Harbour area. The intended outcome is to establish a regular, high quality event that: * attracts visitors and increases activity at the harbour. * supports micro businesses, casual sellers, and local traders. * contributes positively to the harbour's commercial and community offer. * operates safely, responsibly, and in keeping with the character and operational needs of the harbour. Supported by a detailed event management plan and risk assessments. * Public Liability of PS10million The Council seeks insights into operational requirements, viability considerations, suitable operating times, site layout needs, traffic management, waste management, and any infrastructure or support expected from the Council. The Council invites interested organisations to register their interest and request further information in relation to the provision of this service. This invitation is issued for information-gathering and early market engagement purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to proceed with any future procurement process. The Council reserves the right to amend the scope, structure, or timing of any future procurement. The car boot operation must comply with relevant licensing, harbour byelaws, environmental regulations, and safety requirements.

Planning Information

The Council seeks market feedback on: The Council is seeking feedback on the following: • Levels of interest from experienced operators or community-led organisations • Suggested operating times, frequency, and seasonal considerations • Infrastructure requirements (space, equipment, utilities, signage, staffing, etc.) • Any constraints or risks that providers foresee • Costs, revenue mechanisms, or expected commercial arrangements • Ideas for enhancing visitor experience and community benefit Interested parties to contact Neil Thomas/Dawn Boyle via email infopembrey@carmarthenshire.gov.uk Responses will be treated as commercially confidential. Aggregated feedback may inform procurement strategy. This notice does not constitute an invitation to tender. The Council is not obliged to proceed with procurement or award a contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019762-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

70320000 - Land rental or sale services

70321000 - Land rental services

70322000 - Vacant-land rental or sale services

79952000 - Event services

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,399 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 14 May 2027 6-12 months
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
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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