Controversy in the tender to manage Palma's beaches: One applicant has debts to other municipalities

PalmOne of the businessmen vying to manage several beaches in Palma has accumulated unpaid bills from municipalities where he previously held similar concessions, specifically in Calvià and Son Servera. However, Palma City Council maintains that there are no legal grounds to prevent him from obtaining a new concession, as the company that has submitted a bid is different from the one that operated in these municipalities. According to municipal spokesperson Mercedes Celeste, who confirmed the information after the Governing Board meeting, the City Council is aware of the published reports about the businessman and has consulted with the other affected municipalities. According to the information received, the company participating in the Palma tender is not the same one that managed the beaches in Calvià and Son Servera, even though both are reportedly linked to the same individual. The case came to light following a report published this Wednesday by [unclear - possibly "newspaper/newspaper/etc.]" Daily of MallorcaThis indicates that this businessman is vying for the concession to operate four of the five beaches up for tender in the municipality. In the case of Ciutat Jardí, he is the only applicant, which could increase his chances of winning the concession.

The awarding process continues

Celeste explained that the bidding process is still underway. The contracting committee has already decided which companies will be the provisional winners, but before formalizing the contracts, all the documentation must be reviewed to ensure they meet the legal requirements. "Unless there is any indication that a company cannot be awarded the contract, it will be awarded to the appropriate party," the municipal spokesperson stated. However, Celeste admitted that the City Council is concerned about the possibility of a company with a history of non-payment obtaining municipal concessions, as such situations can generate administrative problems and affect the management of public services. Debts, but with the service provided

According to information gathered by Cort from the town halls of Calvià and Son Servera, the businessman allegedly left outstanding payments related to municipal fees, although beach services continued to operate normally. "The direct loss appears to be for the Town Hall, not the user," explained Celeste, who clarified that services remained operational despite the non-payments. The kiosk precedent

The spokesperson recalled that Palma has already experienced a similar situation with the concession for municipal kiosks, after the winning company stopped providing the service a few months ago. When the City Council's legal department verifies that the company has not filed any objections within the established timeframe, the City Council will proceed to terminate the contract, a process that has generated months of administrative management and complications in service delivery.