Award

Operation and Management of the Charter markets in Witney and Chipping Norton

WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 11:01

Award

18 Jul 2025 at 14:23

Tender

01 May 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

West Oxfordshire District Council recently completed a procurement process for the "Operation and Management of the Charter markets in Witney and Chipping Norton." The contract, awarded on 23 July 2025, involves the revitalisation and enhancement of these local markets based on feedback from the West Oxfordshire Markets survey. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, specifically below the threshold, and is classified within the services category, including retail trade and general management consultancy services. Cotswold Markets Limited was selected as the main supplier for this contract, which runs from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027, with significant emphasis on improving customer satisfaction and supporting local businesses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market management and retail consultancy services to expand their operations in the local government sector. Companies with expertise in enhancing market attractiveness, diversifying product offerings, and implementing community engagement strategies will find this contract particularly beneficial. The open competition format used by West Oxfordshire District Council provides a fair chance for businesses of varying sizes, including SMEs, to compete and showcase their capabilities in fostering vibrant local markets. The project’s goals include increasing footfall, enhancing stallholder satisfaction, and boosting marketing and promotional efforts, making it an ideal opportunity for firms focusing on strategic market development.

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Notice Title

Operation and Management of the Charter markets in Witney and Chipping Norton

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a skilled and experienced commercial market operator to manage its charter markets in Witney and Chipping Norton. The successful operator will be responsible for revitalising and enhancing the markets, incorporating the feedback and suggestions gathered from the recent West Oxfordshire Markets survey, which highlighted several key areas of improvement. This Supplier will work to boost market vibrancy, diversify offerings, support local businesses, and improve customer satisfaction.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042321-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£54,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
£54,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£54,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 1NB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney North
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COTSWOLD MARKETS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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