Tender

Tewkesbury Market Operator

TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tewkesbury Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "Tewkesbury Market Operator", inviting potential operators to manage its twice weekly markets. This opportunity falls under the "Business services" and "Financial and insurance services" industry categories, and is located in Tewkesbury, UK. The procurement method is open, with the tender set to close on 1st December 2025. The council seeks to engage an operator on a concession contract basis for up to five years, commencing from 1st January 2026, with an option to extend annually for a maximum of two additional years. The total contract value is noted at £120,000 gross.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in market operations, business services, or financial services. Businesses experienced in delivering quality community service while maintaining sustainable business models will find this procurement highly suitable. The evaluation criteria favouring a 50% weight on quality, alongside cost and social value considerations, make it an attractive option for businesses aiming to leverage their expertise in service provision and community engagement to secure a public sector contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tewkesbury Market Operator

Notice Description

Tewkesbury Borough Council is seeking to appoint an Operator capable of entering into a full concession contract for services for up to 5 years. The Operator must be able to manage the twice weekly markets in such a way as to offer quality service to the community whilst maintaining a sustainable business model. The contract will be a concession contract with a co-terminous licence for the markets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extended annually for a maximum further 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070864-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Judge
Contact Email
procurement@tewkesbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01684272083

Buyer Location

Locality
TEWKESBURY
Postcode
GL20 5TT
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Tewkesbury South
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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