--- title: "AN OPERATOR FOR GRAVESEND BOROUGH MARKET" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d365ef2a-8938-48ca-8138-bc5e74709c75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d365ef2a-8938-48ca-8138-bc5e74709c75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d365ef2a-8938-48ca-8138-bc5e74709c75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d365ef2a-8938-48ca-8138-bc5e74709c75.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GRAVESHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-17" --- # AN OPERATOR FOR GRAVESEND BOROUGH MARKET Buyer: GRAVESHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d365ef2a-8938-48ca-8138-bc5e74709c75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d365ef2a-8938-48ca-8138-bc5e74709c75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d365ef2a-8938-48ca-8138-bc5e74709c75.json) ## Summary Gravesham Borough Council is inviting tenders for the operation of Gravesend Borough Market. This opportunity involves a 5-year agreement, with a potential 2-year extension, to manage the market's operations, marketing, financial responsibilities, and more. The procurement process is currently in the open stage, with a tender period ending on 26th November 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st February 2024 and last until 31st January 2029. The procurement falls under the services category within the industry sectors of non-residential property services, business consultancy, and community-related services. This tender from Gravesham Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses to become the operator of Gravesend Borough Market, providing various management and operational services. Businesses specializing in operational management, marketing, event planning, financial management, and community engagement are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the suitability criteria specified for this procurement. ## Notice Gravesham Borough council is offering a 5 year agreement, with potential to extend for a further 2 years, for a new operator of the Gravesend Borough Market. The arrangement will require the successful operator to undertake all operational management arrangements of the Borough Market including staff and trader management, promotion and marketing, delivery of events and activities, financial operational responsibilities including maintenance and repair of internal equipment and systems. All financial returns achieved from the operation would be retained by the Operator. The applicant's response should detail the return their operation will deliver to the council and wider community at every stage. Applications should be made via the Kent Business Portal following the below link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1f88ae34-ef6c-ee11-8124-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4094d45-ffa1-4fd0-b7ef-0bc614f221c1 | | 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 | 17 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2029 | | 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 | GRAVESHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | GRAVESEND | | Post town | Dartford | | Postcode | DA12 1AU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Gravesham | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Gravesham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 70332000 - Non-residential property services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2023 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4094d45-ffa1-4fd0-b7ef-0bc614f221c1 - 17 Oct 2023 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8902f25c-06e2-4a77-8ceb-a156ce49403d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4094d45-ffa1-4fd0-b7ef-0bc614f221c1 17th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8902f25c-06e2-4a77-8ceb-a156ce49403d 17th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.gravesham.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1f88ae34-ef6c-ee11-8124-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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