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title: "GB-Watford: Watford Market Operator"
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# GB-Watford: Watford Market Operator

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-784f009a-3fe0-4bb2-88c2-f7de3ce440d8

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## Summary

The Watford Borough Council is currently seeking a Market Operator to manage the Town Centre Market in Watford, United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically within the retail trade sector. The tender is in the active stage, with the end date for submissions set for 30th March 2022. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1st April 2023 and conclude on 31st March 2028. The value of the contract ranges from £500,000 to £1,000,000, and the established procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of participants to compete.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in market operations or related services. As the Council aims to engage experienced operators for this vital local market, businesses with expertise in retail management, event organisation, and customer service would be well-suited to respond. Participating in this procurement could not only enhance your company's profile in the community but also secure a substantial contract that fosters business growth in the thriving retail environment of Watford.

## Notice

The Council is looking to appoint a Market Operator to manage and operate the Council's Town Centre Market. The purpose of this expression of interest is for the Council to engage with established operators of similar facilities to obtain information which will inform and assist the Council in the procurement. Please review the information in the Expression of Interest Document that accompanies this advertisement. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89f53f4e-a236-4bdf-bf1f-3c2fc90508a4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2022 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89f53f4e-a236-4bdf-bf1f-3c2fc90508a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89f53f4e-a236-4bdf-bf1f-3c2fc90508a4
  16th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Watford:-Watford-Market-Operator/RKY65Q9496
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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