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title: "Market Operator - Gloucester Green outdoor market, Oxford"
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# Market Operator - Gloucester Green outdoor market, Oxford

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fba26aa6-97c1-46c9-a0ad-988eb60e80ca

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## Summary

Oxford City Council has issued a tender for a Market Operator role at Gloucester Green outdoor market in Oxford. The tender aims to further develop the outdoor market, making it more vibrant, sustainable, and community-friendly. The procurement stage is currently open, with the tender period ending on 3rd March 2023. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2023 and run until 31st March 2032. The market operator will be responsible for managing and operating the market per the terms of the contract.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses that specialise in retail trade services to contribute to the growth and development of Gloucester Green market. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. Businesses located in or willing to operate in the South East region of the United Kingdom would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, allowing a diverse range of businesses to participate and showcase their capabilities.

## Notice

Oxford City Council is looking for an experienced market operator who can offer further development of an already established outdoor market, taking it to the next stages of a vibrant, sustainable and forward thinking market. The market of the future needs to support the local community and integrate into the surrounding area. It also needs to support clean and green Oxford, with an enhanced offering for both traders and customers. The successful operator will be responsible for managing, promoting and operating Gloucester Green market, adhering to the terms of their licenced agreement/contract and in accordance with their tender proposals. Additional information: Please send any correspondence and submit applications via the In-Tend portal Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3941e878-0a31-4041-8c75-10c8d9c85530 |
| 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 | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| 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 | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2023 at 18:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3941e878-0a31-4041-8c75-10c8d9c85530

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3941e878-0a31-4041-8c75-10c8d9c85530
  8th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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