Published date: 1 October 2018

Last edited date: 1 October 2018

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: 22 October 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Retail trade services - 55900000

Location of contract

BB4 7QX

Value of contract

£1,000

Procurement reference

RBC-ED-001

Published date

1 October 2018

Closing date

22 October 2018

Contract start date

28 February 2019

Contract end date

28 February 2044

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

Rossendale Borough Council is seeking a partner to take over the day to day running of Rawtenstall Market over a minimum of a 25 year lease.

The partner will fund the refurbishment of the site and generate further proposals that will boost footfall and drive the destination as a tourist attraction for the local community and visitors. The tenderer will be responsible for promotion, events, stall management, maintenance and associated running costs.

Tenderers are required to submit a business plan and financial model that enhances the traditional market as well as developing attractive offers and experiences for customers.

Tenders from individuals and organisations will be considered.
In return RBC will offer a long lease, envisaged to be 25 years although a longer period will be considered if supported by exceptional long term investment commitments and high profit share yields. Rent from the market stalls would form an income for the successful partner organisation.

Rossendale BC is looking for a partner with a strong vision supported by a proven track record who will be able to maximise the potential of the site. Joint bids particularly with existing traders will be considered where specialist expertise can be demonstrated.

Please view tender information here: www.rossendale.gov.uk/tenders

An open session has been arranged for Thursday 12th July between 9.30am and 12.30pm.

More information

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Guy Darragh

Address

The Business Centre
BACUP
OL130BB
England

Telephone

01706252480

Email

guydarragh@rossendalebc.gov.uk

Website

www.rossendale.gov.uk/tenders