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title: "Operation and Management of Stockport Market"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056282"
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buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Operation and Management of Stockport Market

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056282

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## Summary

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has progressed to the award stage in its procurement process for the operation and management of Stockport Market. The market, a notable landmark in the heart of Stockport since 1260, is situated in Greater Manchester and offers significant opportunities for enhancement and visitor engagement. The awarded contract spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2030, with a potential two-year extension based on performance, making the total potential value approximately £1.8 million. The process employed an open tender approach in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, selecting Market Place (Europe) Limited as the preferred bidder. The tender concluded with a mandatory standstill period ending on 25th November 2025, before finalising the contract by 9am on 26th November 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in commercial property and facilities management services to contribute to the revitalisation of a historic market setting. The focus on transforming Stockport Market into a vibrant shopping and leisure destination provides a platform for businesses with a strong background in market operations to showcase their expertise. Companies capable of diversifying product offerings, enhancing outdoor markets, and maximising both trader occupancy and market hall usage for various events will find this opportunity particularly lucrative. The contracting framework supports consistent engagement through its significant contract period, with a potential extension, allowing for strategic business growth aligned with the enhancement plans set by Stockport Council.

## Notice

Stockport Council invites tenders from organisations interested in undertaking the operation and management of Stockport Market or the period 1st January 2026 - 31st December 2030 with an option to extend for a further two years, subject to performance. A proven track record and experience of market management and operation is essential. Stockport Market Place lies at the historic heart of the town and is of significant architectural and topographic interest. It is held in great affection by local residents, but it also recognised as one of the jewels of Greater Manchester. With Stockport Museum, Staircase House and The Produce Hall, the Market Place has a strong visitor offer. Stockport Market, which comprises an outdoor market space and the iconic 'glass umbrella' Covered Market Hall, has traded in the same location since 1260. There have been significant improvements to the public realm and built environment around the Market Place over the last 15 years, including the full restoration of the Covered Market Hall, enabled by Heritage Lottery Funding. Like many other markets, the size and retail diversity of Stockport Market has been significantly reduced over the last 20 years as retail patterns have changed and competition has increased. And whilst its located a few minutes walk from the main shopping area the strong food and drink offer and independent retailers within the vicinity of the Market Hall has helped to create a stronger, diverse and attractive offer which encourages people to travel to the Market Place and to spend quality time there and in the town centre generally. Stockport Council is seeking an operator for the Covered Market Hall and outdoor market area who can continue to create a thriving Market Place. Particular areas where the operator would be expected to make a real difference are: * Transforming the profile and image of Stockport Market as a shopping and leisure destination, * Improving the diversity of products available on Stockport Market to cater for a wider audience, * Developing and enhancing the Saturday outdoor market offer, * Improving the programme of specialist and event markets taking place in the outdoor market area, * Maximising occupancy of the Covered Market Hall by market traders, * Maximising the use of the Covered Market Hall and usage of the outdoor market area for events, activities and activation * Improving footfall, utilisation and dwell time in the Covered Market Hall A pre-market engagement notice has not been completed as the contracting authority determined market engagement is not required due to the route to market being an Open Tender exercise. A planned procurement notice has not been completed as the contracting authority does not wish to reduce the timescales of this tender. Following the evaluation process, against the criteria published in the invitation to tender documentation (ITT) and in line with Procurement Act 2023 regulations, Market Place (Europe) Limited's offer has been determined to be the most advantageous tender to the Council, and they have therefore been identified as the Council's current Preferred Bidder. A mandatory standstill period is now in force pursuant to Section 51 of the Procurement Act 2023, this period will end at midnight on 25 November 2025. The Council will not enter into the Contract before 9am on 26 November 2025. All bidders have received an assessment summary which explains the scoring they have been given and also includes the relative advantages of the preferred bidder. This contract for the operation and management of Stockport Market is an income generating contract for the Council (values subject to expenses). Estimated Contract Values Firm Period (5 Years): ~PS1.3m Extension (if taken, further 2 Years): ~PS500k Total Contract Value: ~PS1.8m

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend up to a further 2 years, subject to performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073752-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2032-04-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,630,000 |
| Lots value | £1,630,000 |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK1 3XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Brinnington & Stockport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Stockport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARKET PLACE (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 18:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073752-2025
- 18 Jul 2025 at 20:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041458-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073752-2025
  13th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041458-2025
  18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.marketplace.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/(TheChest)
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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