COMHAIRLE CHONTAE ATHA CLIATH THEAS

SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Invitation for Expressions of Interest for the Management of a Farmers Market at Tallaght

The Councils Strategic Policy Committee on Arts, Culture, An Gaeilge, Education and Libraries has recommended the provision of a high quality Farmers Market at a central location of High Street in Tallaght, Dublin 24.

The location is a newly renovated area with ample car parking facilities etc linking the Square Shopping Area and Tallaght Village.

Expressions of Interest are invited by competent parties to provide overall management services for this new Farmers Market. Applicants will be required to produce evidence of previous experience and demonstrate also that they have the ability to promote and develop the Market. Applicants must also be able to comply with requirements regarding tax clearance, insurances as necessary and Health & Safety matters. It is proposed to draw up a shortlist of applicants based on the Expressions of Interest received. Only those short-listed will be invited to tender for the management of the Market.

Expressions of interest are also invited from Traders interested in developing their businesses on this new and exciting site. Priority will be given to individuals who register now. Capacity is limited.

Further details are available by email from Jim Morrissey at jmorrissey@sdublincoco.ie

Expressions of Interest for the management post should be forwarded in a sealed envelope to:

Billy Coman

Senior Executive Officer

Community Services Department

South Dublin County Council

County Hall

Tallaght

Dublin 24

The latest date for the receipt of Expressions of Interest is 5pm on Friday, 10^th November 2006.