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title: "Service Concession Contract for the Provision of Management and Promotion of Carfax Tower"
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buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-19"
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# Service Concession Contract for the Provision of Management and Promotion of Carfax Tower

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-197b6998-7a65-4b5e-8752-482d24ff39bb

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council has completed the award process for the Service Concession Contract for the Provision of Management and Promotion of Carfax Tower. The contract, worth GBP 220,000, falls under the industry category of Recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The tender was open for bidding with a deadline for submissions on September 9, 2022. The contract period is scheduled from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025. The Council aims to appoint a single Concessionaire to operate and manage Carfax Tower as a visitor attraction.

This procurement opportunity by the Oxford City Council presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services sector to expand their operations. Companies with experience in managing cultural attractions and promoting tourism may find this tender particularly suitable. The contracting authority, Oxford City Council, has outlined its vision to generate annual income through the agreement, creating potential growth prospects for successful bidders.

## Notice

Oxford City Council (the 'City Council') is seeking to award a Service Concession Contract for the Management and Promotion of Carfax Tower on behalf of the Council as detailed in the Contract Terms and Conditions and the Specification. The principal aim of the tender process is to appoint to the Council a single Concessionaire to operate and manage Carfax Tower, and also promote it as a prime visitor attraction for the Council and as part of a cultural quarter. The Council will be seeking an annual income from this Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c8e13b-e7f8-4849-8791-f514c4a84ad1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOM TAPPIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2023 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c8e13b-e7f8-4849-8791-f514c4a84ad1
- 9 Aug 2022 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8a56d0-b7bf-440c-b623-a2ab07571140

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c8e13b-e7f8-4849-8791-f514c4a84ad1
  19th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8a56d0-b7bf-440c-b623-a2ab07571140
  9th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8b7da935-f8e8-ec11-8115-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxford.gov.uk

## Provenance

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