This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

03 Jun 2026 at 11:09

Tender

21 May 2024 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

Spelthorne Borough Council, located in Staines-upon-Thames, is seeking a service provider to manage a market on behalf of the authority. This contract, titled "CA14134 - Market Operator," falls under the services industry category with a focus on event services. The procurement process follows an open procedure, and the contract period extends from 27th August 2024 to 26th August 2027. The procurement stage now reports as complete, with the award being active since 3rd June 2026. Interested parties had until 26th August 2024 to submit their bids.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the event services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations. With a contract value of £449,800, RITAGATE LIMITED has been awarded this contract, highlighting potential for companies able to manage logistical and operational aspects of a market environment. Companies with experience in market operations and capable of managing events across multiple locations, including the UK's diverse regions and beyond, would find themselves well-suited to similar opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA14134 - Market Operator

Notice Description

A Service Provider is required to operate and manage, on behalf of the Authority a Market on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in Staines-upon-Thames High Street. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14134. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA14134 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5cce4cb-3574-4b18-9f25-385320c11a05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3797ef44-73c8-4319-9190-73440880d9c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£449,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPELTHORNE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAINES-UPON-THAMES
Postcode
TW18 1XB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Spelthorne
Electoral Ward
Staines
Westminster Constituency
Spelthorne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RITAGATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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