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title: "Seafront Micro-venue"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061009"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Seafront Micro-venue

Buyer: TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061009

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## Summary

The project initiated by Tendring District Council, titled "Seafront Micro-venue," is at the planning stage and aims to refurbish several 1930s-1950s seafront buildings, presently in disrepair, located in Clacton-on-Sea, UK. This initiative, categorized under construction works, seeks to create a high-quality cultural and community space by preserving the structures' heritage character while modernizing their facilities. The refurbishment is expected to begin in April 2026 and conclude by April 2027, with an engagement deadline set for 27th February 2026. Essex County Council is procuring on behalf of Tendring District Council, facilitating the preliminary engagement through the Proactis ProContract web portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in construction and refurbishment, particularly those skilled in conservation-sensitive projects and mechanical and electrical upgrades. SMEs are encouraged to participate, presenting a valuable prospect for growth and development by being part of a transformative community project. Firms proficient in creating versatile public venues while maintaining the architectural integrity of heritage buildings would find this project particularly suited to their expertise, potentially establishing a strong partnership with local government bodies in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

The Authority (Tendring District Council) is seeking to refurbish a group of 1930s-1950s seafront buildings-comprising a former Beach Patrol and Public Conveniences block, a covered shelter, and a small hut-located within a designated Conservation Area. The structures are currently in varying states of disrepair but remain broadly structurally sound. The project aims to transform these buildings into a new Seafront Micro Venue offering high-quality cultural and community space. Works will include building fabric repairs, internal reconfiguration, full M&E upgrades, and conservation-sensitive refurbishment to create a modern, accessible public venue while retaining key heritage character.

### Planning Information

The Market Engagement Information Pack is available on the Proactis ProContract web portal.
Interested parties are invited to download and engage with this Preliminary Market Engagement by:
1. Go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities
2. Search for Essex County Council from the organisation list
3. Search for Project ref: DN804113 or title "EPP0220/Ten_10 - Seafront Micro-venue"
4. Select "express interest" in this opportunity
5. Download the Market Engagement Information Pack and complete the attached questionnaire by the deadline date.
The deadline for responses is Friday 27th February 2026.
Important information:
This notice is not a call for competition to procure any works or services and is not published to reduce time limited for the receipt of tenders.
Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or (lack) to this notice. Nor shall a response to this notice guarantee an invitation to participate a future procurement process that Essex County Council may conduct. The Council may at its sole discretion hold further conversations with individual organisations.
Essex County Council is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party responding to this notice or any party who may participate in the market consultation exercise.
Please direct all queries through the ProContract messaging function. Anyone contacting the Council directly via email will be directed to the portal for communications.
A registered supplier account is needed to access information, but registration is free of charge. The Proactis supplier helpdesk (https://www.proactis.com/uk/support-login/support/) can help with registration queries. Please direct any technical queries to the helpdesk in the first instance, selecting the Supplier Support option on the home page.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007244-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CLACTON-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO15 1SE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 16:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007244-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007244-2026
  27th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.proactis.com/uk/support-login/support/

## Provenance

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