--- title: "Tender for Southend-on-Sea High Street Market Operator(s)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fa24832d-9f6f-4264-9720-e08e9260f606" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa24832d-9f6f-4264-9720-e08e9260f606" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa24832d-9f6f-4264-9720-e08e9260f606.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa24832d-9f6f-4264-9720-e08e9260f606.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-16" --- # Tender for Southend-on-Sea High Street Market Operator(s) Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa24832d-9f6f-4264-9720-e08e9260f606 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa24832d-9f6f-4264-9720-e08e9260f606) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa24832d-9f6f-4264-9720-e08e9260f606.json) ## Summary The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is initiating a tender process for the position of Market Operator(s) for its General and Farmers Markets, with the call for competition scheduled to be published on 1st December 2017. The submission deadline for entries is set for 26th January 2018, and the selected operator(s) are expected to commence duties on 1st April 2018. This opportunity lies within the retail trade services industry, focused in Southend-on-Sea, England. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, and further documentation will be available at the beginning of December 2017. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in market operations, retail management, or related services to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the council seeks experienced operators who can enhance the local market experience. Interested parties are advised to register on the Southend-on-Sea Borough Council's E-tendering Portal to prepare for this upcoming opportunity. ## Notice **The information set out in this advert maybe subject to change** Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will be looking to begin a Tender Process in relation appointing suitably experienced Market Operator(s) for its General and Farmers Markets. The publishing of the advert for the call for competition and the issuing of documents is currently scheduled on Friday 1st December 2017. The closing date for all entries will be Friday 26th January 2018. It is expected that the successful operator(s) will be in place to take over the running of both markets from 1st April 2018. No further information is available at this time. However, any organisation wishing to express an interest in this opportunity in the future, can register on Southend-on-Sea Borough Council's E-tendering Portal: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm This information is being provided at this time to ensure all interested parties are given an opportunity to maximise their preparation for the upcoming tender. For the avoidance of doubt, there are no Documents available at this time. The documents and all related information will be made available at the beginning of December 2017. The information confirmed as part of this Prior Information Notice relating to "Spend profile by financial year" is not accurate. Further information relating to this area will be made available at a later date. Additional information: Your organisation can register to our E-tendering Portal at: 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/f260c349-0912-4d94-abac-d15f557d3b22 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 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 | Planned | | 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 - 16 Nov 2017 at 12:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f260c349-0912-4d94-abac-d15f557d3b22 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f260c349-0912-4d94-abac-d15f557d3b22 16th November 2017 - Future 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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