--- title: "Expressions of Interest for Professional Market Organiser" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2dbee2f-27d0-4ed8-b2c5-adc185d60dc9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2dbee2f-27d0-4ed8-b2c5-adc185d60dc9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2dbee2f-27d0-4ed8-b2c5-adc185d60dc9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2dbee2f-27d0-4ed8-b2c5-adc185d60dc9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-10" --- # Expressions of Interest for Professional Market Organiser Buyer: WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2dbee2f-27d0-4ed8-b2c5-adc185d60dc9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2dbee2f-27d0-4ed8-b2c5-adc185d60dc9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2dbee2f-27d0-4ed8-b2c5-adc185d60dc9.json) ## Summary Weston super Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for a Professional Market Organiser. The procurement process involves managing and operating a market in Weston-super-Mare, with the intention of starting in Autumn 2024. The criteria for evaluation include proven experience in professional market organisation, financial capability, and submission of Expressions of Interest by Wednesday 31st July. This opportunity for business growth is suitable for companies or individuals with expertise in market organisation, health and safety compliance, and experience working for local authorities. The contract period runs from September 2024 to August 2027, providing a long-term opportunity for successful bidders to establish a market presence and partner with Weston super Mare Town Council in enhancing the town centre's market attractions and customer experiences. ## Notice Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies or individuals who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the management and operation of a market in Weston-super-Mare. The successful applicant will ideally have Practical knowledge of food safety/environmental health regulations and processes for approvals/licences in relation to markets as well as practical knowledge of health and safety in relation to markets. It is hoped that the markets open Autumn 2024. Overview of service required: Weekly General Market in Town Square Minimum of 21 stalls with aspirations to grow this to a significant size Organise dates Thursday or Friday - working to ensure no clash with other markets in the region Variety of quality Stalls (food, plants, bakery, meat, cheese and crafts) Work in partnership with WSMTC and the Town Centre Partnership Management of all Health and Safety and compliance with regard to insurance and statutory needs Responsible for collection of trader's fees Advertising and Marketing requirements Responsible for waste disposal and need to provide waste management details with environmental issues are being met Focus of market organiser: Provide Customer experience, to attract new and repeat customers to the Town Centre Ensure a quality Stallholder Experience If you would like to discuss further we would be happy to make an appointment with the town Centre manager for a walk around. The evaluation will be in accordance with the following criteria, a fail under the Health and Safety criteria will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. An aggregate of 3 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. Evaluation Criteria Pass / Fail -Proven experience in Professional market organisation -Financial capability -Proven experience working for local authority/town council clients -Evidence of an excellent Health & Safety Record (no enforcement action under current legislation) -Resources and availability to commence market Autumn 2024 Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their: Company/individual name, address, contact name and registration number (if applicable Company/individuals bankers name and account number Details of any enforcement action under Health & Safety Legislation Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar projects undertaken by the company/individual (Max 1000 words) Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence the service Autumn 2024 Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 31st July Further information in attached document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5a2eae-78fc-42af-a9ec-c4ae389d8076 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS23 1LN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central | | Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ## Release History - 10 Jul 2024 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5a2eae-78fc-42af-a9ec-c4ae389d8076 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5a2eae-78fc-42af-a9ec-c4ae389d8076 10th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1630d39-15f8-4a0e-b5f0-ecf2698b6f0d Expression of Interest Documents ## Notice URLs - http://wsm-tc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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