Scope
Description
Pendle Borough Council is seeking to appoint a new operator of Colne Market Hall by way of granting a full internal repair and maintenance lease for a period of 15 years.
The operator must possess and evidence the following attributes:
• A strong track record in the successful operation of markets and food courts in a similar setting, which include programmes of events and proactively providing business support to traders and vendors.
• Evidence of working proactively in collaboration and partnership with other private and public stakeholders with resulting mutual benefits, measured through regeneration of the general location and/or revitalising and increasing trade and visitor numbers.
• A strong balance sheet and financial accounts demonstrating a viable and long-term profitable enterprise that can take on the long-term lease of the Market Hall.
• A compelling and financially sustainable, high-level Business Plan for Colne Market, to include a defined level of up-front investment into the set-up and operation of the Market Hall.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 August 2025 to 17 August 2040
- 15 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55900000 - Retail trade services
Contract locations
- UKD46 - East Lancashire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 April 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 85% |
| Price | Price | 15% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Pendle Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWLP-5822-NGLL
Nelson Town Hall
Nelson
BB9 7LG
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@pendle.gov.uk
Website: https://www.pendle.gov.uk/
Region: UKD46 - East Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government