--- title: "Gloucester Green Outdoor Market PIN exercise" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-716ab92a-d21a-4e63-b34c-ae12f1d926eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-716ab92a-d21a-4e63-b34c-ae12f1d926eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-716ab92a-d21a-4e63-b34c-ae12f1d926eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-716ab92a-d21a-4e63-b34c-ae12f1d926eb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-11-12" --- # Gloucester Green Outdoor Market PIN exercise Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-716ab92a-d21a-4e63-b34c-ae12f1d926eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-716ab92a-d21a-4e63-b34c-ae12f1d926eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-716ab92a-d21a-4e63-b34c-ae12f1d926eb.json) ## Summary Oxford City Council is initiating a prior information notice (PIN) for the Gloucester Green Outdoor Market as part of a market engagement exercise. The council is seeking a supplier to manage the market efficiently, with the current contract expiring on 30 September 2020. The engagement deadline is set for 24 January 2020, and interested parties are invited to submit their innovative ideas to enhance the market’s operations. The procurement is classified under retail trade services and business management consultancy, taking place in Oxford, England, with an expected invitation to tender (ITT) commencement in March 2020. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to establish or expand their operations in market management and consultancy services. Companies that specialise in innovative retail solutions, community engagement, and sustainable business practices would be particularly well-suited to compete. Oxford City Council is committed to supporting local businesses and fostering a vibrant community, making this tender an attractive prospect for SMEs and voluntary/community sector enterprises aiming to contribute to the local economy. ## Notice This prior information notice (PIN) is to instigate a soft market testing exercise and does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for Oxford City Council (OCC). OCC is looking for a supplier to provide complete management of Gloucester Green market with all services required for the efficient running of the market provided by the supplier (with the exception of cleaning). As the current market is coming to the end of a 7 year contract ending on 30 September 2020, 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. This PIN exercise will seek to identify innovative ideas for the efficient running and day to day management which can provide the following: * A vibrant and sustainable market * A market that supports the local community and integration into the surrounding area * A market that supports Clean and Green Oxford * Enhances the revenue for the Council * Enhanced offer for traders and customers * Support for local, new and existing businesses OCC is not bound to accept any proposals offered, or liable for any costs incurred by any party participating in this exercise. OCC is committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency and to follow EU procurement regulations. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the PIN and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this soft market testing exercise or any future public procurement process that OCC may conduct. The Council is using the South East Business Portal to carry out this procurement process. For further information and to view the documents please register free on https://procontract.due-north.com Deadline for receipt of responses to the PIN : 24th January 2020 @ 12 noon. Estimated ITT Commencement March 2020 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37202c3f-8f7c-44a8-9a4e-cd885c2b3945 | | 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 | 12 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jan 2020 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## 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 - 12 Nov 2019 at 10:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37202c3f-8f7c-44a8-9a4e-cd885c2b3945 - 12 Nov 2019 at 10:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c127d500-794b-4a93-9169-a45f9416cd97 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37202c3f-8f7c-44a8-9a4e-cd885c2b3945 12th November 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c127d500-794b-4a93-9169-a45f9416cd97 12th November 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxford.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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