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# DUD - Management of the Market Place at Dudley Town Centre

Buyer: BLACK COUNTRY BUSINESS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a23e7eb5-b3d9-4cb0-a6a8-7294f5dd2ae5

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## Summary

The Black Country Business is currently conducting a tender for the "DUD - Management of the Market Place at Dudley Town Centre," which is aimed at overseeing a six-day-a-week market in Dudley, West Midlands. This procurement falls under the category of retail trade services and is in the active planning stage, with a tender submission deadline set for 18 April 2017. The expected contract period will commence on 1 July 2017 and run until 30 June 2019. The total contract value is estimated at £400,000, with a minimum value of £200,000. This is an open procedure, enabling a broad range of suppliers to participate in the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in local economic development and event management. Businesses with expertise in market operations, event planning, and public safety would particularly benefit from competing for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this opportunity to enhance their service offerings and expand their presence in the West Midlands, contributing to the economic vibrancy of the area while promoting local culture through the management of community events.

## Notice

This tender relates to the management of a six day a week market that operates within the town centre of Dudley, West Midlands. The Service being tendered for includes: allocation of pitches, collection of pitch fees, market and stall holder supervision, advertising and promotion, health and safety, provision and implementation of road closures where applicable and the arrangements of a minimum of 4 town centre events aimed at increasing foot fall to the town each year. Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council views the vibrant and vital market as a significant contributor to the economic sustainability of the town centre within Dudley, and is committed to enabling the continued success of its market. Additional information: This exercise is being conducted in electronic format (e-tender). If you wish to take part please register with Dudley MBC e-tendering website www.blackcountrybusiness.co.uk and use the Register / Sign In button which is located on the left hand side of the page and complete the registration forms. Following registration, an e-mail will be sent to you advising of your user ID along with a reminder of your e-mail address and password. Details of the project are located under the All Opportunities link which is also where you can express an interest and receive the documentation. Once you have done this you must log back into the website using the details provided following registration and locate the contract document under Tenders, My Tenders on the menu. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a09a1b5-d2f3-4b89-a677-dc7d734d9e07 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | BLACK COUNTRY BUSINESS |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2017 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a09a1b5-d2f3-4b89-a677-dc7d734d9e07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a09a1b5-d2f3-4b89-a677-dc7d734d9e07
  22nd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dudley.gov.uk

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