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title: "GB-WATFORD: Consultancy to Support the appointment of a Market Operator"
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# GB-WATFORD: Consultancy to Support the appointment of a Market Operator

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09300703-c638-4cac-ad20-b3dcb19bb9f4

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## Summary

The Watford Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for a consultancy role to support the appointment of a Market Operator, with a focus on the local authority street and indoor markets. This tender, classified under the Business and management consultancy and related services industry, is currently active and will close for submissions on 24 January 2022. The project management consultancy assignments will commence on 1 April 2022 and are anticipated to conclude by 23 December 2022, with a contract value ranging from £25,000 to £50,000. The procurement follows a selective method using a restricted procedure, and interested parties can access initial information from the Expression of Interest Document.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in market consultancy services and project management. Companies with proven expertise in local market operations or management will find this tender particularly suitable for demonstrating their capability. Engaging in this process may foster business growth and expand market presence through collaboration with Watford Borough Council and involvement in community-oriented projects.

## Notice

Expressions of Interest are sought for the Council to appoint a suitable market consultant with a sound knowledge and understanding of the local authority street and indoor markets and experience of successfully delivering similar schemes. The commission is to provide project management support and independent advice for the retender of the Watford Market Management Contract (WMMC) project. All initial information is contained in the Expression of Interest Document. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. All initial information is contained in the Expression of Interest Document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8831fda-8e32-4841-8856-fb7181c9c47d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 23 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2022 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8831fda-8e32-4841-8856-fb7181c9c47d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8831fda-8e32-4841-8856-fb7181c9c47d
  10th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-WATFORD:-Consultancy-to-Support-the-appointment-of-a-Market-Operator/U3MG39F529
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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