Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
High Peak Borough Council
Town Hall
BUXTON
SK176EL
Telephone
+44 3451297777
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Applications or, where applicable, tenders must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Concession Contract for the Operational Management of Glossop Markets and adjacent Commercial Business spaces
Reference number
P4811
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
High Peak Borough Council (the 'Council') wish to invite applications through a competitive tendering procedure from suitably qualified and experienced organisations that wish to be considered for the Operational Management of Glossop Indoor and outdoor markets AND management of commercial lettings for office, events, shop units spaces located in the Municipal Buildings, Town Hall and Arcade, under a Concession Contract arrangement and lease as per the Invite to Tender (ITT) and related documents.
In addition this Concession notice will include provision for High Peak Borough Council's Strategic Alliance partner Staffordshire Moorlands District Council to access contract arrangements. Subject to the agreement of parties, the contract will be available to the Staffordshire Moorlands District Council for any future requirements for the Local Authority to access the contractual arrangements which are not material change to the basis of which this contract is awarded against.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This concession is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Main site or place of performance
Glossop Derbyshire SK13 8AF
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Concession for the operation and management of Glossop Indoor market hall, outside market (inc. Public conveniences), internal shop unit Arcade, Town hall assembly rooms / offices and Municipal Buildings vacant office and meeting spaces.
We are looking for a dynamic partner to support the Council in its aspirational objectives and outputs for the future operating model for the Indoor / outdoor markets (inc Public Conveniences), Town hall, Arcade and Municipal Buildings business spaces.
The Council is looking to enter into a commercial partnership arrangement with an Operator with specific experience and track record in delivering refreshed traditional markets and has the commercial awareness of business space rentals, retail and hospitality. Specifically the Council wishes to achieve the following key principles for the Concession arrangement;
• To deliver a vibrant, high quality and attractive facility for residents and visitors, which provide value for money and supports tourism and business growth
• Offer something new and innovative to add diversity and choice for the consumer
• Must be consistent in its offer, quality and opening hours and a commercially viable offer
• Offer a customer experience that is of a high quality and leaves a positive impression of the area
• Promote a value for money experience for visitors, ensuring variety and affordability are at the heart of the operation.
• Identify and make 'best use' of the complex, maximising on income generation opportunities.
• Provide a high standard food service, offering fresh sustainably sourced and local produce.
• Ensure that the facilities and activities are available to ALL, emphasising on Equalities, Accessibility and initiatives to engage and support the diverse population.
• Top choice venue serving both local residents and the wider visitor economy
The Operators and lease contracts will be for an initial term of five years with a further option to extend (dependant on investment terms and performance) for an additional period of upto five years
The Council wishes to enter into dialogue as part of this procedure with prospective participants to fully explore feasible proposals that bidders present and invite proposals that are innovative, attractive and supports tourism, business growth and local engagement (residents and businesses) for Glossop Town Centre achieving the desirable outputs as detailed.
This is an exciting phase in the project of the re-development investment in the Civic buildings, which has achieved £2m contribution funding from D2N2 and the Council totalling £7.3m.
Construction works have now started to the Indoor Market and Arcade which will transform this building to a modern space complimenting its historical features and provide wider access to areas to support micro business start ups and provide suitable areas for conferencing and events.
Adjacent areas include the Municipal Buildings which is partly vacant office and meeting spaces available for business rentals and hire and Town hall which has office and Assembly room areas as part of the development opportunity.
This procedure is being managed though the Councils e-tendering portal Procontract - https://procontract.due-north.com
Project reference: DN636805
Prospective bidders may need to register if not already registered on this portal.
Bidders must ensure they read and understand the requirements as set out for tendering in the ITT documents.
Expressions of interest to participate will be managed through the project ref on the portal. The Council will be holding an open day for prospective bidders to attend site and have opportunity to discuss the requirements of this opportunity with Council representatives and associated stakeholders w/c 07/11/22 (exact date to be confirmed).
Prior to the bidders event, a virtual tour will be available on request to inform registered participants of the current ongoing internal works to the Market Hall redevelopment.
Non compliant bids will be rejected.
Applicants should note that this application is solely for the provision of the requirements outlined in the Tender specification. If there is any aspect of the specification or contract conditions with which you will not comply this must be raised, in writing, with the Procurement Unit prior to submitting your application response. It is advisable to involve your Legal representative at this stage in the process.
The Council will not be liable for any costs incurred by any respondent in the preparation and /or submission of their tender, nor for any costs which may arise from any subsequent meetings, presentations or demonstrations that respondents may be required to attend. It is the responsibility of each respondent to obtain for themselves at their own expense any additional information necessary for the preparation of their tender.
The Council reserve the right to consider alternative procurement options, suspend or call-off the process, terminate any proceedings and is not bound to accept any offer submitted
two.2.5) Award criteria
Concession is awarded on the basis of the criteria stated in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the concession
Duration in months
60
two.2.14) Additional information
The contract will include options for an extension period for up to an additional 60 months - dependable and justified against the calculation of the Operator's return on investment through the life of the contract ie subject to the provisions set out in regulations 18 (3) and 18 (4) of the concessions contract Regulations 2016.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions, indication of information and documentation required
Bidders will be reviewed in accordance with Regulation 57 Public Contract Regulations 2015 for grounds of Mandatory and Discretionary exclusions.
Accredited professionals in following sectors:
Retail markets, Hospitality, Catering, Lettings
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the concession
three.2.2) Concession performance conditions
Performance will be measured in accordance with provisions included in the concession contract agreement. A performance bond or parent company guarantee will be required to be in place for this contract to equal 10 % of the total contract value.
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the concession
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the concession
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for submission of applications or receipt of tenders
Date
9 December 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 months (in 4 years) if permitted extensions are not applied to extend the initial term
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
Royal Court of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Applicants must submit all required information by the stated deadline via the council's electronic tendering portal.
A minimum of 10 calendar days standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to participants.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
High Peak Borough Council
Town Hall
Buxton
SK17 6EL
Country
United Kingdom