Doncaster Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to manage, develop and maintain their markets portfolio.

Doncaster Council (“the Council”) are seeking to appoint a partner to manage, maintain and develop the Doncaster and Mexborough markets estate, as specified. The Council is seeking to enhance their markets and make them sustainable.

The Council is looking for a partner to contract with them for up to 25 years. The Council is looking for an economic generation provider to deliver a range of services to sustain the core business needs of the market, these include:

— day to day operational management and leadership of the market, including employment and management of staff,

— storage, maintenance, transportation, erection and dismantling of up to 30 pop up stalls as required,

— letting policy (tenants both permanent and casual) and administrative tasks,

— events and promotion in the Market estate,

— recruit and retain stall holders – provide opportunities for enhancing customer experience through Training Programmes for traders,

— security of the entire estate,

— setting and collection of rents and other fees,

— advertising, marketing and promotion – the supplier can use the market space,

— waste removal and recycling – promote use of less plastic packaging and promotion towards more eco-friendly products,

— health and safety,

— security including dealing with anti-social behaviour,

— liaison with key Doncaster stakeholders,

— daily FM (facilities management) checks and tasks,

— repairs and maintenance,

— manage Voids (empty units),

— managing all aspects of income and expenditure necessary for the operation of the business.

The Council is looking for a suitably qualified provider who are experienced in delivering these services.

The Council is seeking a provider who can help deliver their Doncaster Growing Together ambitions around enhancing the local economy, boosting employment, training opportunities and environmental improvements.

The contract maximum term will be for 25 years, there may be options to provide this contract for lesser periods as per the procurement documents.