Tender

Contract for the Operation of the Winchester City Street Market

WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Jun 2024 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

Winchester City Council has initiated a tender process for the Contract for the Operation of the Winchester City Street Market. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Retail Trade Services and Event Services. The contract, valued at £210,000 GBP, aims to engage an innovative market operator to curate high-quality street markets that contribute to the local economy. The tender period ends on 25th July 2024, and the contract is set to commence on 7th October 2024 and extend up to 6th October 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, retail services, local producers, and independent traders to grow their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procedure procurement method. The Council seeks an experienced operator to enhance the city centre's vibrancy, support local businesses, and attract diverse demographics. Businesses interested in promoting sustainable practices and creating unique market experiences are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Operation of the Winchester City Street Market

Notice Description

Winchester City Council is looking for an innovative and creative market operator to provide a high-quality curated programme of street markets that support the local economy by: * adding vibrancy to the city centre * complementing existing retail activities * increasing footfall supporting city centre businesses * encouraging business start-up and innovation and * minimising the markets' carbon footprint. The council is looking for an experienced operator to manage its street market for three years ensuring that income is maximised whilst creating a high quality visitor experience. There is also provision to further extend the contract annually for up to a further two years. Operators are asked to produce a curated programme of street markets which covers Thursday to Saturday and the first and third Sunday of each month as well as the opportunity for special themed and seasonal markets such as Easter and vegan markets. It should include opportunities for: * early evening markets * touring markets (at least four specialist markets a year) * a proportion of reduced cost stalls for business start up * attracting a younger demographic * independent producers * local producers * new traders and * themed and seasonal markets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/574d6d2c-a750-4554-9836-2274b0c0910c
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
Tender Suitability
SME
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 6 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
COLEBROOK STREET, WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 9LJ
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)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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