--- title: "Southend on Sea High Street Empty Unit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31975456-8ece-4be6-865e-70f36cf93226" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31975456-8ece-4be6-865e-70f36cf93226" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31975456-8ece-4be6-865e-70f36cf93226.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31975456-8ece-4be6-865e-70f36cf93226.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-09" --- # Southend on Sea High Street Empty Unit Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31975456-8ece-4be6-865e-70f36cf93226 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31975456-8ece-4be6-865e-70f36cf93226) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31975456-8ece-4be6-865e-70f36cf93226.json) ## Summary The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Southend on Sea High Street Empty Unit" for the regeneration of an empty unit in Southend Town Centre. This open Expression of Interest (EOI) is aimed at finding a Delivery Partner to undertake the project. Interested organisations must respond to the EOI by 12:00 noon on 24th June 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 26th July 2021 and last until 25th July 2026. The procurement process follows an open method and is classified under services related to hotel, restaurant, and retail trade, with a specific focus on fostering economic and community development in the area. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on retail, recreational, and cultural services. Companies with experience in managing town centre spaces can leverage this chance to secure a long-term partnership with the council, potentially enhancing their market presence in Southend. The procurement is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations and contribute to local urban regeneration initiatives. ## Notice The EOI Process Southend Borough Council is carrying out this procurement exercise in the form of an open expression of interest for a Delivery Partner to present a proposition to kick-start empty unit regeneration in the heart of Southend Town Centre. Your interest, in being our Delivery Partner and in taking part in this process must be by responding to our EOI. 1. Stage 1: Respond to EOI using: Electronic Tendering Facility (ETF) Email: capitalprogramme@southend.gov.uk As part of the EOI, please answer the following questions. Each question must be answered in no more than 500 words (NB: no web links, associated information e.g. appendices will be read or reviewed) 1a Your Organisation. Please describe your organisation or consortium (your skills and experience, key personnel, any appropriate licences you already hold or state your willingness to apply for licences) 1b Your Experience. Please demonstrate the experience you have of managing a commercial and professional town centre space for retail, social, creative and cultural activities. Decision-making process: A review Panel set up by the Southend Council will decide which EOI's will be allowed to progress to Stage 2 of this selection process. The shortlisted EOIs will receive further instructions on submission to Stage 2. The review panel's decisions at Stage 1 and Stage 2 will be final and at the discretion of the Council. 2. Stage 2: Delivery Partner Questionnaire o Successful EOI's will be sent a Questionnaire. A selection of scored questions for evaluation. 3. Delivery Partner Panel Review o Assessment of submissions NB: The Panel's decision is final, and the funding is awarded at the discretion of the Council. 4. Operator Interview o Interviews with the top three ranking Delivery Partners will be held via teleconference. NB: Due to the potential level of responses that may be received: it may not be possible to schedule an interview with all interested organisations. However, to maximise the opportunity for interested parties interviews can be held via teleconference. 5. Partnership Agreement o Following evaluation of the submissions, the Council will make a decision on which, if any, shall be accepted. o Any acceptance of a submission by the Council shall be in writing and shall be communicated to the Delivery Partner. o Upon such acceptance the Council and Delivery Partner shall become binding contractual parties, and, notwithstanding that, the appointed OPERATOR shall execute a formal contract in writing upon request of the Council. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please Email: capitalprogramme@southend.gov.uk For the avoidance of doubt, any submissions received after 12.00 noon on Thursday 24th June 2021 will be regarded as a late submission. Late submissions will NOT be considered. Additional information: Please note that this opportunity is seeking a suitable tenant for an empty high street unit- expressions of interest must be responded to by the deadline as per the attached. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc5a4ad-5f0a-4120-85df-a476c8047e82 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2021 - 25 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2021 at 11:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc5a4ad-5f0a-4120-85df-a476c8047e82 - 25 May 2021 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc5a4ad-5f0a-4120-85df-a476c8047e82 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dc5a4ad-5f0a-4120-85df-a476c8047e82 9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35ee4773-b68f-45aa-8f63-f52ac8cd05f1 Expression of Interest Request ## Notice URLs - http://www.southend.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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