--- title: "Gloucester Green Outdoor Market PIN exercise" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034104" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034104" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034104.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034104.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-27" --- # Gloucester Green Outdoor Market PIN exercise Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034104 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034104) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034104.json) ## Summary Oxford City Council is planning a procurement process titled "Gloucester Green Outdoor Market PIN exercise," which falls under the retail trade services category. This contract is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for the submission of responses set for 15th July 2022 at 12 noon. The estimated start date for the Invitation to Tender is 1st August 2022. The procurement method being used is a soft market testing exercise aimed at exploring innovative ideas to enhance market management following the changes in the retail sector. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in market management and consultancy services, particularly those that can bring innovative solutions to the table. Companies with experience in retail trade services or business management consultancy will be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to showcase their capabilities in managing market operations effectively. The engagement with the council highlights a commitment to improving market functionality and aligning with the council's corporate priorities, presenting a strategic growth avenue for participating businesses. ## Notice This prior information notice (PIN) is to instigate a soft market testing exercise. OCC is looking for a supplier to provide complete management of the market with all services required for the efficient running of the market provided by the supplier (with the exception of cleaning but the market operator is expected to clear and clean the area of debris and any spillage after a trading day). The current market was under a 7 year management agreement (5 plus 2), which was later extended. OCC are looking for a supplier to identify new and innovative ideas in recognition of the change in the retail sector and markets and in response to the Councils Corporate Priorities. The Council is using the South East Business Portal to carry out this procurement process. For further information and record your interest please register on https://procontract.due-north.com Deadline for receipt of responses to the PIN : 15th July 2022 @ 12 noon. Estimated ITT Commencement 01st August 2022 ### Lot Information Lot 1 This prior information notice (PIN) is to instigate a soft market testing exercise. OCC is looking for a supplier to provide complete management of the market with all services required for the efficient running of the market provided by the supplier (with the exception of cleaning but the market operator is expected to clear and clean the area of debris and any spillage after a trading day). The current market was under a 7 year management agreement (5 plus 2), which was later extended. OCC are looking for a supplier to identify new and innovative ideas in recognition of the change in the retail sector and markets and in response to the Councils Corporate Priorities. Renewal: The previous market was under a 7 year management agreement (5 plus 2). The duration of the new requirement will be confirmed in the Invitation to Tender. Estimated ITT Commencement 01st August 2022 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014942-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX1 1DS | | 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 | Osney & St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 55900000 - Retail trade services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 27 May 2022 at 14:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014942-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxford.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=4e9c84ec-c4dd-ec11-8114-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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