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title: "Gloucester Green Outdoor Market PIN exercise"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Gloucester Green Outdoor Market PIN exercise

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c0a7e8e-34ea-44f3-b014-bc567e64d65d

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council is initiating a prior information notice (PIN) for the Gloucester Green Outdoor Market, aimed at engaging potential suppliers for complete market management services. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process is set to culminate on 15th July 2022, with a deadline for responses to the PIN at 12 noon. The estimated commencement date for the invitation to tender is 1st August 2022. The scope covers retail trade services, which aligns with the characteristics and needs of the local retail sector in Oxford.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in retail market management, consultancy, and innovative solutions to adapt to shifting retail landscapes. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit from competing, as the Oxford City Council is seeking fresh ideas to enhance the operation of the market in line with corporate priorities. Engaging with this opportunity could pave the way for business growth and collaboration within the local community.

## Notice

This prior information notice (PIN) is to instigate a soft market testing exercise. OCC is looking for a supplier to provide complete management of the market with all services required for the efficient running of the market provided by the supplier (with the exception of cleaning but the market operator is expected to clear and clean the area of debris and any spillage after a trading day). The current market was under a 7 year management agreement (5 plus 2), which was later extended. OCC are looking for a supplier to identify new and innovative ideas in recognition of the change in the retail sector and markets and in response to the Councils Corporate Priorities. The Council is using the South East Business Portal to carry out this procurement process. For further information and record your interest please register on https://procontract.due-north.com Deadline for receipt of responses to the PIN : 15th July 2022 @ 12 noon. Estimated ITT Commencement 01st August 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2325b60a-2139-494b-b6ad-36e310e1f1e4 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55900000 - Retail trade services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 27 May 2022 at 14:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2325b60a-2139-494b-b6ad-36e310e1f1e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2325b60a-2139-494b-b6ad-36e310e1f1e4
  27th May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxford.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

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