--- title: "Provision of a Free Mart Fair - Market and Entertainment Event at Portsmouth Museum" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a1a2fbe-407e-4c52-a54e-911bb4f9d2ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a1a2fbe-407e-4c52-a54e-911bb4f9d2ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a1a2fbe-407e-4c52-a54e-911bb4f9d2ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a1a2fbe-407e-4c52-a54e-911bb4f9d2ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-07-03" --- # Provision of a Free Mart Fair - Market and Entertainment Event at Portsmouth Museum Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a1a2fbe-407e-4c52-a54e-911bb4f9d2ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a1a2fbe-407e-4c52-a54e-911bb4f9d2ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a1a2fbe-407e-4c52-a54e-911bb4f9d2ca.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Free Mart Fair—a market and entertainment event scheduled for Saturday, 17th August 2019, in the garden of the Portsmouth Museum. This procurement, categorised under entertainment services, involves creating a vibrant fair reminiscent of the historical Free Mart Fair from the Victorian era. The tender process is currently underway, with an expression of interest deadline set for 18th July 2019. The successful contractor will enter into a service concession contract, beginning on 24th July 2019 and lasting for an initial month, with the possibility of a 12-month extension based on performance. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, designed for below-threshold contracts. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in event management, entertainment services, catering, and market stall provision. Companies that can supply suitable stalls, vintage-themed entertainment, or a diverse range of food and beverage offerings, including popular features like a beer tent, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the potential for ongoing work beyond the initial event, this opportunity could be a valuable avenue for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to tender for this project. The scope of which will comprise of but may not be limited to providing a suitable market and entertainment for the council's Free Mart Fair taking place on Saturday 17th August 2019 in the garden of the Portsmouth Museum. This will be a recreation of the historic Free Mart Fair that took place in Victorian Portsmouth until 1847. The Free Mart Fair included stalls selling household goods and bric-a-brac as well as clothes, hats and shoes. There was also a demand for novelty items including the 'everlasting pencil'. The Free Mart Fair also included a wide range of entertainment including acrobatic stunts, magic tricks, pantomimes, comedians, dancers and novelty acts. Operators should be able to supply suitable stalls and entertainment to recreate the theme of the Free Mart Fair. Offers can include food and drink including alcohol (indeed, the beer tent was a popular feature of the traditional Free Mart fair). The contract will take the form of a service concession contract which will require a payment to the council. No minimum payment to the council has been set and operators should propose their financial offer within their bid. The contract will be for an initial period of one month to cover the event. Should the event prove a success, the contract may be extended by a further 12 months, subject to the performance and agreement of both parties. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Provision of a Free Mart Fair - Market and Entertainment Event at Portsmouth Museum The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c99135ed-b875-45f6-87be-33083d09c126 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jul 2019 - 23 Aug 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45213141 - Covered market construction work - 45213142 - Open-air market construction work - 92300000 - Entertainment services - 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services - 92312000 - Artistic services - 92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services - 92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists - 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services - 92341000 - Circus services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2019 at 21:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c99135ed-b875-45f6-87be-33083d09c126 - 3 Jul 2019 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c99135ed-b875-45f6-87be-33083d09c126 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c99135ed-b875-45f6-87be-33083d09c126 3rd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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