Tender

Appointment of a Market Operator

GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Sep 2019 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucester City Council is currently undertaking a tender process for the "Appointment of a Market Operator" to manage various local markets, including the Eastgate Indoor Market and the Farmers Market, situated in the South West of the United Kingdom. This open procurement process allows for flexibility, enabling potential bidders to propose management for a single market or multiple markets. The tender was published on 12th September 2019, with a submission deadline set for 14th October 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run until 1st January 2022, focusing on exhibition, fair, and event services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the event management and market operation sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate experience in managing similar services. Successful bidders may influence local market dynamics while contributing to community engagement and economic development in Gloucester. Companies that specialise in event services, market management, or related operational capabilities would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Appointment of a Market Operator

Notice Description

Currently the Authority directly manages Eastgate Indoor Market. The Flea Market and Car Boot operates from Hempsted Meadow and is currently managed by an external operator. The Farmers Market operates adjacent to the Cross in the pedestrianised city centre at the intersection of the City's four Gate Streets (Southgate, Eastgate, Northgate and Westgate streets). This market is also managed by an external operator. The authority is seeking to appoint a Market Operator or a number of Market Operators to run all of these markets and there is a degree of flexibility to allow bidders to indicate which market (or combination of markets) they wish to tender to manage. Additional information: To view the ITT documentation please go to https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Please do not direct message.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-285f8713-67b9-4dbe-b589-3650228730c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951ba433-5c76-480a-a198-c49fd211abcd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 1 Jan 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THE DOCKS
Postcode
GL1 2EQ
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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