--- title: "Tender for Southend-on-Sea High Street Market Operator(s)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f42d2c5-334d-4973-b624-a8153fe2524c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f42d2c5-334d-4973-b624-a8153fe2524c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f42d2c5-334d-4973-b624-a8153fe2524c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f42d2c5-334d-4973-b624-a8153fe2524c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-12-01" --- # Tender for Southend-on-Sea High Street Market Operator(s) Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f42d2c5-334d-4973-b624-a8153fe2524c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f42d2c5-334d-4973-b624-a8153fe2524c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f42d2c5-334d-4973-b624-a8153fe2524c.json) ## Summary The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the role of Market Operator(s) for the General Market and Farmers Market in Southend-on-Sea, England. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within retail trade services. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submitting completed responses set for 14:00 on 26th January 2018. Additionally, interested parties must access the necessary tender documents by noon on 5th January 2018. The contract period is slated to begin on 2nd April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2023, under an open procurement method. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in market operations and event management. Suppliers with experience in retail trade, recreational services, or community engagement will find this tender especially relevant. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the tender is designed to foster a vibrant market experience for residents and visitors alike in Southend-on-Sea. ## Notice Southend-on-Sea Borough Council invites Electronic Tender Responses for the running of its General Market (Lot A) and its Farmers Market (Lot B). The Council wishes to enter into an agreement(s) with an experienced and capable Market Operator(s) to manage, operate and grow the appeal of the market(s). The Council wants to encourage a vibrant and diverse High Street experience with a high quality offer for residents and visitors alike. The Market Operator(s) must have the time, resource and expertise to develop the potential of the market(s) and increase the level of income generated. Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for accessing the documents is: Noon Friday 5th January 2018. The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the procurement is: Noon Friday 12th January 2018. The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is: 14:00 Friday 26th January 2018. The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Tender Documents. This includes but is not limited to detail on Financial Standing and Insurance. The elements which are pass / fail are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement. Additional information: Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330018a3-9b3d-4ab8-b665-c0c59ca71050 | | 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 | 1 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 6ER | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 55900000 - Retail trade services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2017 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330018a3-9b3d-4ab8-b665-c0c59ca71050 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/330018a3-9b3d-4ab8-b665-c0c59ca71050 1st December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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