--- title: "Market Management Opportunity - Newton Abbot Market Hall" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0583a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0583a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0583a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0583a2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-07" --- # Market Management Opportunity - Newton Abbot Market Hall Buyer: TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0583a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0583a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0583a2.json) ## Summary Teignbridge District Council is seeking qualified operators for the management of the Newton Abbot Market Hall through an open procurement procedure. This opportunity is structured as a 10-year Internal Repairing and Insuring (IRI) lease, coupled with a Management Agreement, to support the council's commitment to revitalising the town centre. The market hall is located in Newton Abbot, UK, and is expected to combine traditional trading with modern food and beverage offerings, alongside community-focused events. Proposals are invited under the 'services' main procurement category, with associated CPV codes relating to non-residential property services and business development consultancy services. Key procurement stages include an enquiry period ending on 22nd September 2025, a tender period closing on 6th October 2025, and an award period concluding on 27th October 2025. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st November 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in market management, business development, and community engagement, to engage with the public sector and expand their operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong capabilities in asset management, marketing, and event planning, aligning with Teignbridge District Council's vision to transform the market into a vibrant community hub and economic driver. Small to medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply, with the procurement process specifically highlighting opportunities for such entities. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in not only enhancing the market's profile but also driving economic resilience and cultural vitality within the Newton Abbot community. This is a unique chance for businesses to partner with the local government and drive tangible social and economic impacts. ## Notice Teignbridge District Council (TDC) invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced operators to manage the newly redeveloped Newton Abbot Market Hall. This procurement seeks to appoint an operator on a 10-year, Internal Repairing and Insuring (IRI) lease, supplemented by a Management Agreement, to deliver on a defined suite of social, economic, and community Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This opportunity forms part of TDC's broader commitment to revitalise Newton Abbot town centre, positioning the market as a key anchor for footfall, enterprise, and cultural engagement. The market will blend traditional trading with modern food and beverage offers, community-focused events, and flexible trading spaces to create a vibrant, inclusive environment that supports local economic growth and community wellbeing. The successful operator will play a pivotal role in shaping Newton Abbot Market as a flagship destination within the town centre - a vibrant, dynamic space that drives economic growth, community pride, and cultural life. This is a unique opportunity to partner with the Council in realising an ambitious vision for a market that stands as a beacon of quality, creativity, and local distinctiveness. Excellence in asset management will be essential, ensuring the market is safe, clean, and accessible to all. Alongside this, the operator will be required to deliver high standards of marketing and promotion, raising the profile of Newton Abbot Market locally and beyond, driving footfall and re-establishing the market as a key anchor for the town. Regular and transparent reporting on agreed KPIs, including social and economic impacts, will underpin a partnership approach between the Council and operator, ensuring that together we deliver lasting value for the town and its communities. This procurement process outlines the requirements, selection criteria, and contractual expectations for prospective operators. TDC is committed to securing an operating partner who shares its vision for a modern, inclusive, and economically resilient market that contributes to the long-term prosperity of Newton Abbot. ### Planning Information See above ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047031-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 8 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2035 | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWTON ABBOT | | Post town | Torquay | | Postcode | TQ12 4XX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Teignbridge | | Electoral ward | Buckland & Milber | | Westminster constituency | Newton Abbot | | Delivery location | TLK4 Devon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 70332000 - Non-residential property services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2025 at 15:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047031-2025 - 7 Aug 2025 at 15:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047025-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047031-2025 7th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047025-2025 7th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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