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Potential commercial and economic development opportunities within public toilet provision in town centre (East Lothian Council)

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Lothian Council is planning a tender for potential commercial and economic development opportunities within public toilet provision in the town centre. The initiative involves exploring ways to utilise existing council public toilets for commercial development. The planned procurement notice seeks proposals from businesses to refurbish existing premises, introduce innovative services, and set up charging mechanisms. The market engagement date is set for February 1, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses interested in developing and offering commercial services within public toilet facilities. Businesses capable of refurbishing premises, providing new amenities, and creating economic value through job creation would be well-suited to compete. The planned tender stage allows for market research participation, with the potential for future contracting opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Potential commercial and economic development opportunities within public toilet provision in town centre (East Lothian Council)

Notice Description

East Lothian Council (ELC) is considering options to use 9 existing council town center public toilets (list provided below) for commercial development. ELC is currently exploring different options for improving and continuing the public toilets service. This could include introducing charging to improve and maintain facilities and or alternative and innovative approaches to providing public toilet services as part of a commercial enterprise solution which could include for e.g. cafe or ice cream shop, virtual fitness studio, hot desk or flexible office provision etc whilst maintaining public toilet services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council (ELC) is considering options to use 9 existing council town center public toilets (list provided below) for commercial development. ELC is currently exploring different options for improving and continuing the public toilets service. This could include introducing charging to improve and maintain facilities and or alternative and innovative approaches to providing public toilet services as part of a commercial enterprise solution which could include for e.g. cafe or ice cream shop, virtual fitness studio, hot desk or flexible office provision etc whilst maintaining public toilet services. The proposal from ELC is that interested businesses will get the opportunity to propose: Refurbish/alter any or all of the existing 9 public toilets premises and develop alternative trading initiatives that will increase the choice of amenities available to the public, and provide huge support for economic development including creating more jobs. Set up a charging mechanism at any or all of the existing 9 public toilets premises. 1 Dunbar, Bayswell Road 51.40m2 2 Gullane, Goose Green, Main St 23.30m2 3 Haddington, Neilson Park Rd. 43.24m2 4 Musselburgh, Shorthope Street 41.67m2 5 Musselburgh, Fisherrow Harbour 53.20m2 6 North Berwick, Quality Street 61.86m2 7 Port Seton, Links Rd. 47.70m2 8 Prestonpans, Ayres Wynd 58.59m2 9 Tranent, Lindores Drive /Winton Place 38.06m2 In order to ensure we can consider all potential options, we are issuing this procurement information notice (PIN). At this stage the purpose of this PIN is for market research only. Information provided is not exhaustive and is subject to change. By noting interest please be aware you may be contacted during future market engagement, in relation to potential future contracts within the scope of this PIN- this could be in the form of questionnaire or market engagement events etc. This PIN provides no guarantee of any future contract. If you have capacity either immediately or in the future to provide this service, please note your interest via Public Contract Scotland. If upon reading the full notice, you determine that your organisation cannot provide this service, please ensure you remove your note of interest via Public Contract Scotland.. Note: To register your interest in this notice, including providing high level proposals for partnership ideas and solutions, and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=503405

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000712485
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463554
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings

70332200 - Commercial property management 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 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jacqueline Henderson
Contact Email
elworks@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463554
    Potential commercial and economic development opportunities within public toilet provision in town centre (East Lothian Council) - East Lothian Council (ELC) is considering options to use 9 existing council town center public toilets (list provided below) for commercial development. ELC is currently exploring different options for improving and continuing the public toilets service. This could include introducing charging to improve and maintain facilities and or alternative and innovative approaches to providing public toilet services as part of a commercial enterprise solution which could include for e.g. cafe or ice cream shop, virtual fitness studio, hot desk or flexible office provision etc whilst maintaining public toilet services.

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