Tender

Southampton Christmas Market

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

11 Oct 2023 at 14:56

Tender

05 Oct 2023 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton City Council is seeking an experienced Operator to Tender for the provision of the seasonal Christmas Market within Southampton for 2025 and beyond. The procurement method for this opportunity is an Open procedure (below threshold), with a tender period ending on December 15, 2023. The contract period will run from January 31, 2024, to January 31, 2028. The total contract value is £400,000, and the main procurement category is services. This tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This public procurement contract for the Southampton Christmas Market offers opportunities for businesses specializing in recreational, cultural, and sporting services, as well as food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. Companies interested in providing seasonal market services in the Southampton area with expertise in event management and market operations are well-suited to compete. Southampton City Council is the buying organisation overseeing the tender process and can be contacted for further details at tendermanagement@southampton.gov.uk or 02380833000.

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Notice Title

Southampton Christmas Market

Notice Description

Southampton City Council seeks an experienced Operator to Tender for the provision of the seasonal Christmas Market within Southampton for 2025 and beyond.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d623ad-f72e-4c94-8f08-3e5ac00c342e
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2028 4-5 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

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