Invitation to Tender For the provision of a farmers' market in Maidstone Town Centre

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    "description": "Maidstone Borough Council is inviting tenders for the concession of a farmers\u0027 market in Maidstone Town Centre. Locations for the farmers\u0027 market could be Jubilee Square, ME14 1TF or Coronation Square, ME16 8LW or another town centre location that a contractor sees as a new opportunity. Please include any new venues for the council to consider in your submission.\nThe contract term will be an initial 1 year, with two possible 1-year extensions subject to performance reviews, giving a potential three-year total. (1 + 1 + 1).\nMaidstone holds weekly markets at Lockmeadow that include for sale household items, groceries, bric-a-brac and some fresh food items. The council wishes to expand the fresh element and introduce a farmers\u0027 market to Maidstone Town Centre for the provision of fresh produce, fresh food and locally-made food products. It will complement the existing farmers\u0027 markets in the borough and bring the same opportunities to the town centre.\nThe Council is keen to hear from companies and individuals who can bring together stall holders for a regular farmers\u0027 market in the town centre. The council sees this as being a monthly occurrence but is also open to other suggestions from bidders.\nIn submissions, the council wishes to see an organiser\u0027s experiences and successes with example stall holders that the organiser would expect to attract to the town centre market.\nKey Dates \u0026 Timeline for Procurement\nTender release: 18 June 2025\nExpression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 9 July 2025\nDeadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 16 July 2025\nEvaluation: w/c 21 July 2025\nDecision: 28 July 2025\nAll expression of interest and subsequent submissions must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk",
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