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title: "Appointment of a Market Operator"
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# Appointment of a Market Operator

Buyer: GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-285f8713-67b9-4dbe-b589-3650228730c4

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## Summary

The Gloucester City Council is currently undertaking a tender process for the "Appointment of a Market Operator" to manage various local markets, including the Eastgate Indoor Market and the Farmers Market, situated in the South West of the United Kingdom. This open procurement process allows for flexibility, enabling potential bidders to propose management for a single market or multiple markets. The tender was published on 12th September 2019, with a submission deadline set for 14th October 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run until 1st January 2022, focusing on exhibition, fair, and event services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the event management and market operation sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate experience in managing similar services. Successful bidders may influence local market dynamics while contributing to community engagement and economic development in Gloucester. Companies that specialise in event services, market management, or related operational capabilities would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Currently the Authority directly manages Eastgate Indoor Market. The Flea Market and Car Boot operates from Hempsted Meadow and is currently managed by an external operator. The Farmers Market operates adjacent to the Cross in the pedestrianised city centre at the intersection of the City's four Gate Streets (Southgate, Eastgate, Northgate and Westgate streets). This market is also managed by an external operator. The authority is seeking to appoint a Market Operator or a number of Market Operators to run all of these markets and there is a degree of flexibility to allow bidders to indicate which market (or combination of markets) they wish to tender to manage. Additional information: To view the ITT documentation please go to https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Please do not direct message.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951ba433-5c76-480a-a198-c49fd211abcd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 1 Jan 2022 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | THE DOCKS |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2019 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951ba433-5c76-480a-a198-c49fd211abcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951ba433-5c76-480a-a198-c49fd211abcd
  12th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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