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title: "Southsea Street Markets Concession 2019"
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# Southsea Street Markets Concession 2019

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9b63443-6931-4950-bcf6-34e35c43629b

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders for the "Southsea Street Markets Concession 2019," targeting the provision of new markets in the Palmerston Road precinct of Southsea, Portsmouth. This tender falls within the services industry, specifically event services, and will be evaluated under the open procurement method. The tender period concludes on 15th August 2018, with an aim to award contracts by 16th October 2018. Successful operators will manage the markets for a minimum of two years, potentially extending to a total of ten years based on performance. The markets are set to commence in March or April 2019 and will operate on the first four weekends of each month, along with specific annual events like the Southsea Food Festival in July.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in market operations, event management, and related services. Companies that can provide a comprehensive setup including a minimum of 10 stalls, while managing event logistics effectively, will be well-positioned to compete. With a contract structure encouraging longer-term partnerships, this tender may attract small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that possess the capabilities to deliver quality services while fostering community engagement during vibrant local events.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council, is inviting tenders from market operators for the provision of new markets in Palmerston Road precinct, Southsea Portsmouth. The markets will be operational from ideally March but no later than April each year. Markets can also commence prior to March if operators wish. The market must provide of a minimum of 10 stalls and a maximum of 40 stalls per day. The focus of this tender process is to secure market provision for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th weekend of each month and also the annual Southsea Food Festival that takes place in July and the Christmas light switch-on mid-November, however all days of the week are available and bids are also welcomed for block periods throughout the year, e.g. during the summer holidays and half terms. Periods which are not available are the month of December as there is a festive market for which a contract is already in place and therefore is out of scope for this opportunity. Contracts will be awarded on the basis of a minimum of 2 years and maximum of 5 years, which could then be extended in increments to be agreed to a maximum total term of 10 years subject to performance. Bidders are be able to opt for their preferred initial term as part of this tender process. The Authority is targeting to have awarded contracts by 16th October 2018 to commence delivery early next year. The contract/s will take the form of service concession which will require payment to the Authority from the successful operator/s. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Southsea Street Markets Concession 2019. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f65416a-4f3f-46d2-a78e-2f6c6c1a6f49 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45213140 - Market construction work
- 55900000 - Retail trade services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2018 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f65416a-4f3f-46d2-a78e-2f6c6c1a6f49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f65416a-4f3f-46d2-a78e-2f6c6c1a6f49
  18th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Provenance

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