--- title: "The provision of Market Operations in Kidderminster" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-628346c6-fd4b-41b8-80d7-2a05574f2b09" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-628346c6-fd4b-41b8-80d7-2a05574f2b09" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-628346c6-fd4b-41b8-80d7-2a05574f2b09.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-628346c6-fd4b-41b8-80d7-2a05574f2b09.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-29" --- # The provision of Market Operations in Kidderminster Buyer: WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-628346c6-fd4b-41b8-80d7-2a05574f2b09 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-628346c6-fd4b-41b8-80d7-2a05574f2b09) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-628346c6-fd4b-41b8-80d7-2a05574f2b09.json) ## Summary Wyre Forest District Council, acting on behalf of Kidderminster Town Council, is inviting tenders for the provision of market operations in Kidderminster. This procurement is classified under the industry category of retail trade services and follows an open procedure, allowing for competition above the threshold. The tender is currently active, with crucial submission deadlines set for 29th May 2025 at 12:00 noon. The contract, once awarded, will commence on 1st July 2025 and conclude on 30th June 2028. Interested parties are to submit expressions of interest and relevant documentation through the ProContract Due-North portal. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in retail trade or market operations, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale market activities. The open procedure nature of this procurement process provides opportunities for a diverse range of suppliers to engage, fostering potential growth into new markets. However, the procurement specification suggests it may be less suited for SMEs or VCSEs, so larger operators or those with the capacity to manage significant operations would find this contract particularly beneficial. ## Notice Tender Reference: WF2025/033 Kidderminster Town Council ("the Council") wishes to appoint a Contractor for the provision of Market Operations in Kidderminster. The procurement exercise is being conducted by Wyre Forest District Council on behalf of Kidderminster Town Council using e-procurement portal, ProContract Due-North. To gain access to the tender documentation, please visit the below website. Tenderers will need to submit an expression of interest and an electronic copy of the Invitation to Tender will be sent as an attachment. Any tender queries must be sent via ProContract Due-North's messaging functionality. ProContract Due-North address: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Tender submission deadline: 29th May 2025 at 12noon If you have any problems gaining access to ProContract Due-North, please contact their customer support at https://www.proactis.com/uk/support/ Ref: DN773050 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd12c06-08d6-4a86-822e-146fcb0c8eb8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | KIDDERMINSTER | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY11 7WF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Wyre Forest | | Electoral ward | Mitton | | Westminster constituency | Wyre Forest | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55900000 - Retail trade services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2025 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd12c06-08d6-4a86-822e-146fcb0c8eb8 - 29 Apr 2025 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f252581-c59b-466d-8c25-ee5e305a9e61 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd12c06-08d6-4a86-822e-146fcb0c8eb8 29th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f252581-c59b-466d-8c25-ee5e305a9e61 29th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://www.proactis.com/uk/support/ - https://www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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