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title: "Southampton Christmas Market"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97dd4197-58d2-42a5-b38c-f43b9bafcfe2"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-11"
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# Southampton Christmas Market

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97dd4197-58d2-42a5-b38c-f43b9bafcfe2

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council is seeking an experienced Operator to Tender for the provision of the seasonal Christmas Market within Southampton for 2025 and beyond. The procurement method for this opportunity is an Open procedure (below threshold), with a tender period ending on December 15, 2023. The contract period will run from January 31, 2024, to January 31, 2028. The total contract value is £400,000, and the main procurement category is services. This tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This public procurement contract for the Southampton Christmas Market offers opportunities for businesses specializing in recreational, cultural, and sporting services, as well as food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. Companies interested in providing seasonal market services in the Southampton area with expertise in event management and market operations are well-suited to compete. Southampton City Council is the buying organisation overseeing the tender process and can be contacted for further details at tendermanagement@southampton.gov.uk or 02380833000.

## Notice

Southampton City Council seeks an experienced Operator to Tender for the provision of the seasonal Christmas Market within Southampton for 2025 and beyond.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d623ad-f72e-4c94-8f08-3e5ac00c342e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2024 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2023 at 14:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d623ad-f72e-4c94-8f08-3e5ac00c342e
- 5 Oct 2023 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d623ad-f72e-4c94-8f08-3e5ac00c342e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d623ad-f72e-4c94-8f08-3e5ac00c342e
  11th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.southampton.gov.uk/business-licensing/supply-council/supply-portal-instructions/
  Tender portal guidance

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