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Concession Contract for the Provision of Management and Promotion of Carfax Tower

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2018 at 11:01

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

02 Jan 2018 at 13:38

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

02 Jan 2018 at 13:02

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2017 at 08:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Oxford City Council involves a concession contract for the management and promotion of Carfax Tower, a significant visitor attraction in Oxford. The tender, titled "Concession Contract for the Provision of Management and Promotion of Carfax Tower," is currently at the award stage, with the contract term set to commence on 1st April 2018 and run for three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a total contract value of £220,000. The tender period concluded on 12th January 2018, and the contract location is within Oxford, England, which is home to approximately 161,300 residents and attracts nearly seven million visitors annually.

This opportunity represents a chance for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises, to expand by managing and promoting a popular tourist site. Given that Carfax Tower currently attracts around 44,000 visitors yearly, successful biders can leverage their skills to enhance visitor engagement and generate revenue from this historic landmark. Companies specialising in tourism management, event promotion, and visitor services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this concession, as they can apply their expertise to drive increased footfall and optimise the tower's potential as a cultural hub.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concession Contract for the Provision of Management and Promotion of Carfax Tower

Notice Description

Oxford City Council (the 'City Council') is seeking to award a Service Concession Contract for the Management and Promotion of Carfax Tower on behalf of the Council as detailed in the Contract Terms and Conditions and the Specification. The principal aim of the tender process is to appoint to the Council a single Concessionaire to operate and manage Carfax Tower, and also promote it as a prime visitor attraction for the Council and as part of a cultural quarter. The Council will be seeking an annual income from this Agreement. This Contract Term is 3 years with the option of a 1 year extension Service Commencement Date: 1st April 2018 The Authority is using ProContract to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on https://procontract.due-north.com/ Currently the Tower attracts a minimum of 44,000 visitors a year. It will be up to The successful Concessionaire to use their skills to maintain and exceed these numbers. In partnership with other public, private and voluntary agencies the Council provides a wide range of services for approximately a population of 161,300 (ONS 2016 mid-year estimate), 32,000 students enrolled for full-time studies, 46,000 people commute into Oxford for work and have nearly seven million people who visit the City of Oxford every year. Additional information: Concession contract / Open procedure

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bd7244d-4ee1-4939-a7c4-51a1c267053a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5303a0f6-afd7-4124-befb-9472c378d8f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1DS
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOM TAPPIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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