Planning

Gloucester Green Outdoor Market PIN exercise

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Nov 2019 at 10:09

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Nov 2019 at 10:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council is initiating a prior information notice (PIN) for the Gloucester Green Outdoor Market as part of a market engagement exercise. The council is seeking a supplier to manage the market efficiently, with the current contract expiring on 30 September 2020. The engagement deadline is set for 24 January 2020, and interested parties are invited to submit their innovative ideas to enhance the market’s operations. The procurement is classified under retail trade services and business management consultancy, taking place in Oxford, England, with an expected invitation to tender (ITT) commencement in March 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to establish or expand their operations in market management and consultancy services. Companies that specialise in innovative retail solutions, community engagement, and sustainable business practices would be particularly well-suited to compete. Oxford City Council is committed to supporting local businesses and fostering a vibrant community, making this tender an attractive prospect for SMEs and voluntary/community sector enterprises aiming to contribute to the local economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gloucester Green Outdoor Market PIN exercise

Notice Description

This prior information notice (PIN) is to instigate a soft market testing exercise and does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for Oxford City Council (OCC). OCC is looking for a supplier to provide complete management of Gloucester Green market with all services required for the efficient running of the market provided by the supplier (with the exception of cleaning). As the current market is coming to the end of a 7 year contract ending on 30 September 2020, OCC are looking for a supplier to identify new and innovative ideas in recognition of the change in the retail sector and markets and in response to the Councils Corporate Priorities. This PIN exercise will seek to identify innovative ideas for the efficient running and day to day management which can provide the following: * A vibrant and sustainable market * A market that supports the local community and integration into the surrounding area * A market that supports Clean and Green Oxford * Enhances the revenue for the Council * Enhanced offer for traders and customers * Support for local, new and existing businesses OCC is not bound to accept any proposals offered, or liable for any costs incurred by any party participating in this exercise. OCC is committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency and to follow EU procurement regulations. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the PIN and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this soft market testing exercise or any future public procurement process that OCC may conduct. The Council is using the South East Business Portal to carry out this procurement process. For further information and to view the documents please register free on https://procontract.due-north.com Deadline for receipt of responses to the PIN : 24th January 2020 @ 12 noon. Estimated ITT Commencement March 2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-716ab92a-d21a-4e63-b34c-ae12f1d926eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37202c3f-8f7c-44a8-9a4e-cd885c2b3945
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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

CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related 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 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jan 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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