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Contract for the Operation of the Winchester City Street Market

WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2025 at 16:32

Tender

17 Jun 2024 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

In the latest procurement process, Winchester City Council has awarded a contract for the operation of the Winchester City Street Market to SMT Management Consultants Ltd. The council, a regional authority with a focus on general public services, completed the procurement under contract ID 028612-2025. This initiative was classified within the retail trade services industry under the CPV scheme 55900000, aimed at delivering high-quality street market services throughout Winchester, located in the UKJ36 region. The process has reached the contract award stage, having commenced with an open procurement method. The contract, valued at GBP 645,000, was signed on 1st May 2025, covering an initial three-year duration with potential annual extensions for up to two additional years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on retail, event services, and market operations, particularly those with innovative and creative approaches. Businesses that can enhance the vibrant atmosphere of Winchester's city centre, complement existing retail activities, and promote sustainability, will find considerable potential for growth. Given the focus on emerging demographics and new traders, SMEs with a keen interest in thematic and seasonal markets can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint, optimize market appeal, and drive increased footfall to support local enterprises.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Operation of the Winchester City Street Market

Notice Description

Winchester City Council sought to appoint an experienced, creative and forward looking operator to manage its street market in the beautiful and historic centre of Winchester. The appointed operator will provide a high quality curated programme of street markets ensuring that income is maximised whilst creating a high quality visitor experience which supports the local economy. Commitment to sustainability and engagement across Winchester's varied communities is also required. The market operates Thursday to Saturday and and the first and third Sunday of each month. There is also the opportunity for special themed and seasonal markets such as Easter, early evening markets and specialist touring markets. The contract is for a period of three years with an option to extend annually for up to a further two years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Winchester City Council sought 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 required 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. The Operator will 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.

Options: The contract also includes an option to extend annually for a further 24 months (2 years).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04706a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028612-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£645,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Mahoney
Contact Email
procurement@winchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1962814908

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
TLJ36 Central Hampshire

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

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