--- title: "Opportunity to operate a Market at Ghurka Square, Fleet, Hampshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c73994bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c73994bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c73994bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c73994bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HART DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2016-12-05" --- # Opportunity to operate a Market at Ghurka Square, Fleet, Hampshire Buyer: HART DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c73994bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c73994bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c73994bc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Hart District Council is seeking opportunities for innovative and sustainable market operation at Ghurka Square, Fleet, Hampshire. The title of the tender is "Opportunity to operate a Market at Ghurka Square". The procurement process has now reached the award stage, concluded on 5 December 2016, with the original tender period ending on 1 August 2016. The contract is set to commence on 20 December 2016 and will run until 20 December 2020. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure under the services category for retail trade services. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in market operation and event management, particularly those that can bring innovative solutions to attract customers to the town centre. Suitable businesses include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that are capable of demonstrating sustainable practices. The awarded contract, valued at £12,000, will enable the selected supplier to contribute to the local economy while enhancing the market experience for consumers. ## Notice The Council currently operates a well-established market from this site at Ghurka Square, Fleet, Hampshire and would invite tenders that bring innovation and sustainability to draw customers to the town centre. Update 05/12/2016: This opportunity has now been awarded and the opportunity is now closed. Update 27/07/2016: The documentation has been updated to provide answers to the clarification questions received. Please review the attached documents. Please note, the deadline for submissions has been extended to 9AM Monday 1st of August. The Council has received some clarification questions it has been unable to respond with sufficient notice for potential bidders to properly consider them. The Council considers that additional clarity would be in the interests of all parties and so has extended the deadline to 9AM Monday 1st of August. The Council will accept any further clarification questions only until 12Noon Friday 22nd of July and will publish its clarifications by 12Noon Wednesday 27th of July. Additional information: Update 27/07/2016: The documentation has been updated to provide answers to the clarification questions received. Please review the attached documents. Please note, the deadline for submissions has been extended to 9AM Monday 1st of August. The Council has received some clarification questions it has been unable to respond with sufficient notice for potential bidders to properly consider them. The Council considers that additional clarity would be in the interests of all parties and so has extended the deadline to 9AM Monday 1st of August. The Council will accept any further clarification questions only until 12Noon Friday 22nd of July and will publish its clarifications by 12Noon Wednesday 27th of July. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f33c7d99-db96-40d6-8580-db21c1b7f91f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Dec 2016 | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2016 - 20 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £12,000 | | 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 | HART DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | FLEET | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU51 4AE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire | | Local authority | Hart | | Electoral ward | Fleet Central | | Westminster constituency | North East Hampshire | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UP MARKET EVENT MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55900000 - Retail trade services ## Release History - 5 Dec 2016 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f33c7d99-db96-40d6-8580-db21c1b7f91f - 5 Dec 2016 at 12:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b31081e-23b6-403c-b421-96a8dae95bbf - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b31081e-23b6-403c-b421-96a8dae95bbf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f33c7d99-db96-40d6-8580-db21c1b7f91f 5th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b31081e-23b6-403c-b421-96a8dae95bbf 5th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0eb43df9-a156-4f27-8ea6-b7d595ddf298 Updated Invitation to Tender Pack - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0b75843-109c-400a-9e03-ea356dad9b92 Clarification Question Responses - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abfa1b42-16a5-4f90-b91c-4782d62c9204 Updated Invitation to Tender Pack - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a77f8c53-0e0c-4d2b-916b-32e4b65710c6 Clarification Question Responses - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d1ae856-9e5b-452d-a20d-100b6c7bd964 Updated Invitation to Tender Pack - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/180d44e0-1c36-4ed8-bd74-9ecad3a01d6b Clarification Question Responses ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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