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Provision of Artisan and Special Market - Ormskirk

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Lancashire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£2

DEADLINE

February 09, 2026 at 14:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

98000000

REFERENCE

004741-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

The Council intends to contract out the management and operation of the Artisan and Specialist Market
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific information provided regarding mandatory exclusion grounds.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must have the ability to manage and operate an Artisan and Specialist Market.
  • Bidders must have the capacity to prioritize vibrancy, economic wellbeing, and local supplier support in the market's operation.
  • Bidders must be able to commit to a contract duration of at least 24 months (with a potential for a 4-year term).
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must demonstrate capability in managing and operating artisan and specialist markets.
  • Bidders must propose an approach for ensuring market vibrancy, economic wellbeing, and local supplier support.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must accept the estimated nominal contract value of £1-2 / 2 EUR, implying a potential revenue-sharing or self-sustaining operational model.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bids must be submitted via The Chest e-procurement portal.
  • Bids must be submitted by the deadline: 2026-02-09T14:00:00+00:00.

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DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data004741-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured data detailing the West Lancashire Borough Council's open tender for the management and operation of the Artisan and Specialist Market, including buyer contact information.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data004741-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS Release Package provides structured, machine-readable data detailing the West Lancashire Borough Council's tender for the management and operation of the Artisan and Specialist Market.
PDF
Official PDF Version
General Information004741-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
West Lancashire Borough Council is seeking bids for the management and operation of the Artisan and Specialist Market in Ormskirk, with submissions due by 9 February 2026 via The Chest.
HTM
Tender Notice
Administrative Documents004741-2026.html
Summary:
West Lancashire Borough Council seeks a contractor to manage and operate the Artisan and Specialist Market in Ormskirk, prioritizing vibrancy, economic wellbeing, and local supplier support, with an estimated contract value of £1-2 and a potential 4-year term.

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69
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for market management is generally well-structured with clear requirements and good data consistency, but critically lacks explicit evaluation criteria. The nominal contract value implies a self-sustaining model, which is transparently communicated.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes appropriately, and there are no reported disputes. The submission period from today's date is reasonable. However, the 'reveal date' is missing, and while mandatory exclusion grounds are mentioned, specific details are not provided in the summary, which could be clearer in the full documentation.

Missing reveal date
No specific information provided regarding mandatory exclusion grounds in the summary
Clarity65/100

The description and AI-extracted requirements are clear and understandable. However, the critical absence of explicit evaluation criteria significantly hinders a bidder's ability to understand how their proposal will be assessed, leading to ambiguity in the bidding process.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness60/100

Most essential information such as title, reference, organization, deadlines, value, and duration are provided, and documents are available. Nevertheless, the tender is incomplete due to the critical absence of defined evaluation criteria, which are fundamental for a comprehensive procurement process.

Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness55/100

Document access, e-procurement, and generic requirements contribute positively to fairness. The disclosed nominal value is transparent. However, the complete lack of evaluation criteria introduces significant subjectivity and reduces transparency, making it difficult for bidders to compete on an equal and informed basis.

Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality85/100

Electronic submission via The Chest portal is supported, and key dates like contract start and duration are clearly specified. Financing information, though nominal, is available and explained, contributing to a practical tender process.

Data Consistency90/100

The tender exhibits high data consistency with logical dates and populated key fields. There are no reported suspensions or disputes, ensuring reliable information.

Liable Person field is empty
Missing code for 'Type'
Sustainability50/100

The tender mentions 'local supplier support' and 'economic wellbeing' which are positive social/economic aspects. However, it lacks explicit criteria for green procurement, social aspects beyond local support, or innovation focus, indicating a limited integration of broader sustainability principles.

No explicit green procurement criteria
Limited focus on broader social criteria

Strengths

Clear description and well-defined procedure type
Electronic submission via a dedicated portal
Good data consistency and logical timelines
Transparency regarding the nominal contract value and implied operational model
Availability of OCDS data for structured information

Concerns

Critical absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Lack of specific details for mandatory exclusion grounds in the summary
No explicit focus on green procurement or innovation
"Liable Person" field is empty
Missing reveal date (though submission period is reasonable)

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure fairness and clarity for bidders.
2. Provide more detailed information on mandatory exclusion grounds within the tender documents.
3. Integrate sustainability and innovation criteria where applicable to align with modern procurement best practices.

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