--- title: "Contract for Concessionary Market Licence Agreement - Seaham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-234e7300-ef96-47fe-8257-0426635cec34" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-234e7300-ef96-47fe-8257-0426635cec34" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-234e7300-ef96-47fe-8257-0426635cec34.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-234e7300-ef96-47fe-8257-0426635cec34.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-18" --- # Contract for Concessionary Market Licence Agreement - Seaham Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-234e7300-ef96-47fe-8257-0426635cec34 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-234e7300-ef96-47fe-8257-0426635cec34) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-234e7300-ef96-47fe-8257-0426635cec34.json) ## Summary Durham County Council is seeking bids for a Concessionary Market Licence Agreement in Seaham, as part of its strategy to enhance the street markets across County Durham. This active tender is classified under business services and has a total budget of £30,000. The procurement method is open, allowing for competitive participation, with the tender period set to close on 20 February 2019. Following this, the contract is expected to commence on 8 March 2019 and continue until 30 April 2022, and the initiative aims to create vibrant town centres through improved market services. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in market operations, particularly those specialising in local produce and speciality goods. Companies that have expertise in managing street markets or have a strong connection to local communities would be well-suited to compete for this licence. Engaging in this procurement could lead to increased market activity and contribute to the local economy's growth in the North East of England. ## Notice Durham County Councils (hereafter referred to as the Council) vision for their street markets is that they should be well-managed, integrated components of successful town centre economies. They should offer good quality and value local produce and speciality goods that support our communities. Shopping in County Durham's markets should be a pleasurable experience, characterised by high quality, accessible stalls, with a mix of well-trained and passionate traders and links to retail stores and town centre events and attractions. Markets operating across County Durham have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the vitality of the county's town centres. The Councils Revitalising Markets Strategy for Supporting the Growth and Enhancement of County Durham's Street Markets recommended that the Council should develop a strategic approach to improve the performance of markets. The Council have already made significant capital investment across our town centres, where markets operate, via the delivery of a suite of town centre Masterplans. We will therefore be seeking to award licences to third parties to operate our street markets who will support the Council achieve the vision for their markets as well as playing a role in the wider ambition to have thriving town centres. This will include working with operators, traders and partner organisations to take appropriate steps to promote market activity within town centres and maximise opportunities for economic growth ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f00cd0dd-da2c-415a-b362-358a87b4166c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Mar 2019 - 30 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Neville's Cross | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 18 Jan 2019 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f00cd0dd-da2c-415a-b362-358a87b4166c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f00cd0dd-da2c-415a-b362-358a87b4166c 18th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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