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title: "Contract for the Operation of the Winchester City Street Market"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04706a"
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# Contract for the Operation of the Winchester City Street Market

Buyer: WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04706a

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## Summary

In the latest procurement process, Winchester City Council has awarded a contract for the operation of the Winchester City Street Market to SMT Management Consultants Ltd. The council, a regional authority with a focus on general public services, completed the procurement under contract ID 028612-2025. This initiative was classified within the retail trade services industry under the CPV scheme 55900000, aimed at delivering high-quality street market services throughout Winchester, located in the UKJ36 region. The process has reached the contract award stage, having commenced with an open procurement method. The contract, valued at GBP 645,000, was signed on 1st May 2025, covering an initial three-year duration with potential annual extensions for up to two additional years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on retail, event services, and market operations, particularly those with innovative and creative approaches. Businesses that can enhance the vibrant atmosphere of Winchester's city centre, complement existing retail activities, and promote sustainability, will find considerable potential for growth. Given the focus on emerging demographics and new traders, SMEs with a keen interest in thematic and seasonal markets can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint, optimize market appeal, and drive increased footfall to support local enterprises.

## Notice

Winchester City Council sought to appoint an experienced, creative and forward looking operator to manage its street market in the beautiful and historic centre of Winchester. The appointed operator will provide a high quality curated programme of street markets ensuring that income is maximised whilst creating a high quality visitor experience which supports the local economy. Commitment to sustainability and engagement across Winchester's varied communities is also required. The market operates Thursday to Saturday and and the first and third Sunday of each month. There is also the opportunity for special themed and seasonal markets such as Easter, early evening markets and specialist touring markets. The contract is for a period of three years with an option to extend annually for up to a further two years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Winchester City Council sought an innovative and creative market operator to provide a high-quality curated programme of street markets that support the local economy by: * adding vibrancy to the city centre * complementing existing retail activities * increasing footfall supporting city centre businesses * encouraging business start-up and innovation and * minimising the markets' carbon footprint. The council required an experienced operator to manage its street market for three years ensuring that income is maximised whilst creating a high quality visitor experience. There is also provision to further extend the contract annually for up to a further two years. The Operator will produce a curated programme of street markets which covers Thursday to Saturday and the first and third Sunday of each month as well as the opportunity for special themed and seasonal markets such as Easter and vegan markets.

Options: The contract also includes an option to extend annually for a further 24 months (2 years).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028612-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | £210,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £645,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLEBROOK STREET, WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 9LJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS |

## 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
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028612-2025
- 17 Jun 2024 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018597-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82738&B=WCC
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86482
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK
- https://www.winchester.gov.uk

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