Business Planning Consultant – Wilko Redevelopment Project – Indoor Market operation and business pl
Vale of Glamorgan CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £40,000
Deadline
5 October 2026
Published
21 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Market Business Planning and Commercial Strategy Consultant to support the redevelopment of the former Wilko store, 59–71 Holton Road, Barry. The commission will provide an evidence-based assessment of the proposed ground-floor indoor market, including market demand, trader and occupier mix, soft market testing, sustainable rental and charging levels, income potential, operating costs, alternative operational and governance models, and financial viability, culminating in a five-year Profit and Loss forecast and editable financial model.
The commission will also include a distinct options appraisal for the upper floor, building upon existing engagement and evidence to identify, test and recommend viable future uses based on demand, income potential, deliverability and compatibility with the ground-floor market. The Consultant will work collaboratively with the Council, its Economic Development Team, appointed Architect and specialist Market Designer, providing clear, practical and tangible outputs to inform the emerging design, business case, funding applications and future Council investment and operational decisions.
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The Vale of Glamorgan Council wants to hire a Market Business Planning and Commercial Strategy Consultant to help redevelop the former Wilko store in Barry into an indoor market. The consultant will assess market demand, create financial models and forecasts, and explore options for the upper floor, working closely with council teams and designers.
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Vale of Glamorgan CouncilKey Dates
Published
21 September 2026
Submission deadline
5 October 2026
Notice type
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