Tender for Southend-on-Sea High Street Market Operator(s)

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.

Additional information: Tender Documents can be accessed via:

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