Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6a-bff1-72c4-a1d4-01fb765cf5bf/southend-on-sea-high-street-empty-unit closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Southend on Sea High Street Empty Unit [Southend-on-sea Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 25 May 2021 Deadline Closed 24 Jun 2021 ## 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 ### The EOI Process Southend Borough Council is carrying out this procurement exercise in the form of an open expression of interest for a Delivery Partner to present a proposition to kick-start empty unit regeneration in the heart of Southend Town Centre. Your interest, in being our Delivery Partner and in taking part in this process must be by responding to our EOI. - Stage 1: Respond to EOI using: ### Electronic Tendering Facility (ETF) ### Email: capitalprogramme@southend.gov.uk As part of the EOI, please answer the following questions. Each question must be answered in no more than 500 words (NB: no web links, associated information e.g. appendices will be read or reviewed) 1a Your Organisation. Please describe your organisation or consortium (your skills and experience, key personnel, any appropriate licences you already hold or state your willingness to apply for licences) 1b Your Experience. Please demonstrate the experience you have of managing a commercial and professional town centre space for retail, social, creative and cultural activities. Decision-making process: A review Panel set up by the Southend Council will decide which EOI's will be allowed to progress to Stage 2 of this selection process. The shortlisted EOIs will receive further instructions on submission to Stage 2. The review panel's decisions at Stage 1 and Stage 2 will be final and at the discretion of the Council. - Stage 2: Delivery Partner Questionnaire o Successful EOI's will be sent a Questionnaire. A selection of scored questions for evaluation.   - Delivery Partner Panel Review o Assessment of submissions NB: The Panel's decision is final, and the funding is awarded at the discretion of the Council. - Operator Interview o Interviews with the top three ranking Delivery Partners will be held via teleconference. NB: Due to the potential level of responses that may be received: it may not be possible to schedule an interview with all interested organisations. However, to maximise the opportunity for interested parties interviews can be held via teleconference. - Partnership Agreement o Following evaluation of the submissions, the Council will make a decision on which, if any, shall be accepted. o Any acceptance of a submission by the Council shall be in writing and shall be communicated to the Delivery Partner. o Upon such acceptance the Council and Delivery Partner shall become binding contractual parties, and, notwithstanding that, the appointed OPERATOR shall execute a formal contract in writing upon request of the Council. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please Email: For the avoidance of doubt, any submissions received after 12.00 noon on Thursday 24th June 2021 will be regarded as a late submission. Late submissions will NOT be considered. Additional information: Please note that this opportunity is seeking a suitable tenant for an empty high street unit- expressions of interest must be responded to by the deadline as per the attached. Read full description ## CPV classification Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/31975456-8ece-4be6-865e-70f36cf93226) 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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