---
title: "Operation and Management of the Charter markets in Witney and Chipping Norton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050b83"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-23"
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# Operation and Management of the Charter markets in Witney and Chipping Norton

Buyer: WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050b83

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## Summary

West Oxfordshire District Council recently completed a procurement process for the "Operation and Management of the Charter markets in Witney and Chipping Norton." The contract, awarded on 23 July 2025, involves the revitalisation and enhancement of these local markets based on feedback from the West Oxfordshire Markets survey. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, specifically below the threshold, and is classified within the services category, including retail trade and general management consultancy services. Cotswold Markets Limited was selected as the main supplier for this contract, which runs from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027, with significant emphasis on improving customer satisfaction and supporting local businesses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market management and retail consultancy services to expand their operations in the local government sector. Companies with expertise in enhancing market attractiveness, diversifying product offerings, and implementing community engagement strategies will find this contract particularly beneficial. The open competition format used by West Oxfordshire District Council provides a fair chance for businesses of varying sizes, including SMEs, to compete and showcase their capabilities in fostering vibrant local markets. The project’s goals include increasing footfall, enhancing stallholder satisfaction, and boosting marketing and promotional efforts, making it an ideal opportunity for firms focusing on strategic market development.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking a skilled and experienced commercial market operator to manage its charter markets in Witney and Chipping Norton. The successful operator will be responsible for revitalising and enhancing the markets, incorporating the feedback and suggestions gathered from the recent West Oxfordshire Markets survey, which highlighted several key areas of improvement. This Supplier will work to boost market vibrancy, diversify offerings, support local businesses, and improve customer satisfaction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042321-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,600 |
| Lots value | £54,600 |
| Awards value | £54,600 |
| Contracts value | £54,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WITNEY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX28 1NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | West Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Witney North |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COTSWOLD MARKETS |

## 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
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 11:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042321-2025
- 18 Jul 2025 at 14:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041380-2025
- 1 May 2025 at 14:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018482-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042321-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041380-2025
  18th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018482-2025
  1st May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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