Tender

Westover Gardens Art and Makers' Market Operator

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 11:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has issued a tender for the operation and maintenance of the Westover Gardens Art and Makers' Market in Bournemouth. This active procurement process, classified under "Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials, and accessories" (CPV: 37000000) and additional classifications for artists' paints and recreational, cultural and sporting services, aims to find an operator for the exhibition space starting November 2024. The contract, initially set for three years with the possibility of extending annually for up to two further years (3+1+1), has a projected value between £36,000 and £60,000. The tender follows an open procedure and interested suppliers must submit their response electronically by 16 October 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses involved in the creative arts sector, such as artists, photographers, musicians, and crafters, to enhance their market presence by engaging in a well-established community event space. The Westover Gardens Art and Makers' Market, with over 60 years of history, offers a vibrant platform for creative professionals to showcase and sell their works. Businesses experienced in managing exhibition spaces or community markets will find this a strategic avenue for growth, providing enhanced visibility and a unique connection with local and visiting audiences in the South West region of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Westover Gardens Art and Makers' Market Operator

Notice Description

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is looking for interested parties to operate the exhibition space in Westover Gardens, Bournemouth - known as the Art and Makers Market. Providing individual pitches at a reasonable cost, for hire where artists, photographers, musicians, crafters, jewellers and other creative pursuits, can sell their goods to visitors. The Art and Makers Market, formerly known as Pine Walk Open Air Art Exhibition, has been open for over 60 years. It was previously owned and operated by BCP Council, with an artist/exhibitor currently managing the daily operations under a management agreement. We are looking to enable the art community and the Westover gardens community to provide this exhibition space going forward for both the operation and maintenance. The anticipated start date of the contract is November 2024. The contract will be for three years with the option to extend annually for a further two years (3+1+1). Therefore, if all extensions were taken the full length of the contract would be for five years. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2bce420-4586-4db3-8957-ba3af0f56a3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14873659-9246-4a9f-911e-4b8154bc624c
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

44812000 - Artists' paints

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

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