Published date: 1 December 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 26 January 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Retail trade services - 55900000

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

DN310754

Published date

1 December 2017

Closing date

26 January 2018

Contract start date

2 April 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council invites Electronic Tender Responses for the running of its General Market (Lot A) and its Farmers Market (Lot B).
The Council wishes to enter into an agreement(s) with an experienced and capable Market Operator(s) to manage, operate and grow the appeal of the market(s). The Council wants to encourage a vibrant and diverse High Street experience with a high quality offer for residents and visitors alike.
The Market Operator(s) must have the time, resource and expertise to develop the potential of the market(s) and increase the level of income generated.
Tender Documents can be accessed via:
https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm
The deadline for accessing the documents is: Noon Friday 5th January 2018.
The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the procurement is: Noon Friday 12th January 2018.
The deadline for submission of completed Tender Responses is: 14:00 Friday 26th January 2018.
The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Tender Documents. This includes but is not limited to detail on Financial Standing and Insurance. The elements which are pass / fail are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement.

More information

Additional text

Tender Documents can be accessed via:

https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm

About the buyer

Address

Civic Centre
Victoria Ave
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 6ER
England

Email

procurementadvisors@southend.gov.uk