Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c13-1a75-70d9-8160-d24c8caa4916/tender-for-southend-on-sea-high-street-market-operators closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tender for Southend-on-Sea High Street Market Operator(s) [Southend-on-sea Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 1 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 26 Jan 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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: [procurement.southend.gov.uk](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: [procurement.southend.gov.uk](https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm) ## CPV classification Retail trade services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8f42d2c5-334d-4973-b624-a8153fe2524c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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