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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BASINGSTOKE MARKET"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BASINGSTOKE MARKET

Buyer: BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89134dfe-9e7f-4b6b-a76b-e141e5f26f4e

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## Summary

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in Basingstoke, North Hampshire, has awarded a contract for the operation and management of the Basingstoke Market to Bray Market Management Ltd. The contract, under the industry category of retail trade services (CPV: 55900000), will run from 1st January 2025 to 1st January 2028, with a potential one-year extension. This open procurement process sought a market operator to manage the twice-weekly market on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Market Place, with the overall aim of enhancing the town centre's appeal and economic health. Key dates included the tender period ending on 9th September 2024, and the contract awarding date of 7th October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth by encouraging the entry of market operators who can foster local entrepreneurship, support local producers, and bring innovative and diverse offerings to the market. Businesses with a proven track record in market operations and a capacity for creativity in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity highly favourable. The project aims to increase footfall and vibrancy in Basingstoke’s town centre, ultimately benefiting the local economy and creating a thriving marketplace environment.

## Notice

Located in North Hampshire, the borough of Basingstoke and Deane has a population of 185,200 whilst the town of Basingstoke has a population of 117,200. Basingstoke's town centre is made of up of three main shopping areas: Festival Place, The Malls and the Top of The Town, the historic quarter and home of the twice-weekly market. The town remains a key regional retail and leisure destination with footfall in Festival Place exceeding 20 million visitors per year.\r \r As part of its work on improving Basingstoke's town centre and enhancing the local offer, increasing footfall and creating vibrancy, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (the council) is looking to appoint a market operator to manage the twice-weekly local market taking place on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Market Place in the Top of the Town area of Basingstoke.\r \r The market is an important part of the offering in the Top of the Town and has the potential to be a major element in driving footfall to the town centre and supporting the wider economic health of the area.\r \r The council is looking for an operator who has a strong track record of delivering successful markets and who can also demonstrate innovation and creativity in diversifying the offer, supporting local producers and makers and encouraging business start-ups.\r \r This contract will be for three years with an option for a further one-year extension and is expected to commence on Wednesday 1st January 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a4723b4-a5ee-4f74-ae7f-46571b47c864 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG21 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRAY MARKET MANAGEMENT; RITAGATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a4723b4-a5ee-4f74-ae7f-46571b47c864
- 27 Nov 2024 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de891084-a79b-490e-b087-18ba3f3f2c37
- 8 Aug 2024 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d3e57d-3f80-4fbc-883f-a149dab003a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a4723b4-a5ee-4f74-ae7f-46571b47c864
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de891084-a79b-490e-b087-18ba3f3f2c37
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d3e57d-3f80-4fbc-883f-a149dab003a3
  8th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1e05e19f-7955-ef11-812e-005056b64545&p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21
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- https://sebp.due-north.com/
  South East Business Portal

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