Tender

Concession opportunity - The sale of Christmas trees at Southwick Hill Car Park

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Aug 2019 at 11:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is currently inviting bids for a concession opportunity to sell Christmas trees at Southwick Hill Car Park. This project falls under the services category, specifically within the retail trade services sector. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a tender period ending on 20 September 2019. The contract, which allows sales from the end of November until Christmas, is set to commence on 1 November 2019 and run until 31 October 2020, with potential for extensions based on performance and mutual agreement. The buyers require a minimum annual rental income of £1,750 from the successful bidder, making it a viable opportunity for local operators.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the retail sector, particularly those with experience in seasonal sales or outdoor retail operations. Businesses capable of providing high-quality Christmas trees, along with appropriate customer service and managed logistics for daily operations, will be ideally suited to compete. The open procedure for this procurement aims to attract a range of qualified bidders who can meet the requirements of Portsmouth City Council while contributing to the festive offerings in the locality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concession opportunity - The sale of Christmas trees at Southwick Hill Car Park

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council is inviting bids for the sale of Christmas Trees at Southwick Hill car park from suitably experienced operators. The site is offered with 1 year licence and associated concession contract with the provision to extend by a further 2 years to a maximum of 3 years, in increments to be agreed subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The licence will allow the sale of Christmas trees from the end of November until Christmas that same year. The successful bidder will deliver a rental income to the Council that offers a minimum of PS1,750 for the period (each year). The concession must be removed at the end of each trading day. External furniture is permitted on site for the purposes of running the concession but must be agreed in advance with the Council. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Concession opportunity - The sale of Christmas trees at Southwick Hill Car Park. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a5c6ab-16ff-4e63-9f25-bac272732cb1
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 1-2 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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