--- title: "Concession opportunity - The sale of Christmas trees at Southwick Hill Car Park" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2249dc4-559f-4a79-b5c1-9fbbb7e54f65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2249dc4-559f-4a79-b5c1-9fbbb7e54f65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2249dc4-559f-4a79-b5c1-9fbbb7e54f65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2249dc4-559f-4a79-b5c1-9fbbb7e54f65.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-08-30" --- # Concession opportunity - The sale of Christmas trees at Southwick Hill Car Park Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2249dc4-559f-4a79-b5c1-9fbbb7e54f65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2249dc4-559f-4a79-b5c1-9fbbb7e54f65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2249dc4-559f-4a79-b5c1-9fbbb7e54f65.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently inviting bids for a concession opportunity to sell Christmas trees at Southwick Hill Car Park. This project falls under the services category, specifically within the retail trade services sector. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a tender period ending on 20 September 2019. The contract, which allows sales from the end of November until Christmas, is set to commence on 1 November 2019 and run until 31 October 2020, with potential for extensions based on performance and mutual agreement. The buyers require a minimum annual rental income of £1,750 from the successful bidder, making it a viable opportunity for local operators. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the retail sector, particularly those with experience in seasonal sales or outdoor retail operations. Businesses capable of providing high-quality Christmas trees, along with appropriate customer service and managed logistics for daily operations, will be ideally suited to compete. The open procedure for this procurement aims to attract a range of qualified bidders who can meet the requirements of Portsmouth City Council while contributing to the festive offerings in the locality. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council is inviting bids for the sale of Christmas Trees at Southwick Hill car park from suitably experienced operators. The site is offered with 1 year licence and associated concession contract with the provision to extend by a further 2 years to a maximum of 3 years, in increments to be agreed subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The licence will allow the sale of Christmas trees from the end of November until Christmas that same year. The successful bidder will deliver a rental income to the Council that offers a minimum of PS1,750 for the period (each year). The concession must be removed at the end of each trading day. External furniture is permitted on site for the purposes of running the concession but must be agreed in advance with the Council. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Concession opportunity - The sale of Christmas trees at Southwick Hill Car Park. 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/28a5c6ab-16ff-4e63-9f25-bac272732cb1 | | 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 | 30 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 | | 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 2AL | | 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 - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 03452000 - Trees - 55900000 - Retail trade services ## Release History - 30 Aug 2019 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a5c6ab-16ff-4e63-9f25-bac272732cb1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a5c6ab-16ff-4e63-9f25-bac272732cb1 30th August 2019 - 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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