---
title: "Market Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06738f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06738f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ST HELENS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# Market Services

Buyer: ST HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06738f

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## Summary

St Helens Council has announced a planned procurement process for the operation of Earlestown Market and the newly established St Helens Market Hall, as part of its broader regeneration and growth initiative. This procurement falls within the services category and is an open competition below threshold. Interested parties have until 9 April 2026 to submit their enquiries, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 May 2026 and potentially extend till 31 March 2028. The procurement is specifically targeting operators capable of infusing creativity and commercial sustainability into these market operations. Essential details about the process can be accessed via the ProContract portal.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for business development consultancy firms and market operators with expertise in community-oriented projects, especially those inclined towards regeneration and growth initiatives. Firms with innovative approaches to elevating market operations and those that prioritise diversity and quality would find this contract aligned with their strategic goals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially if they are interested in contributing to the cultural and commercial upliftment within the regions of UKD3 and UKD7 in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

St Helens Borough Council currently operates two markets; Earlestown Market and the new St Helens Market Hall. The Council is seeking to understand the market's capacity and appetite to deliver a comprehensive, modern, and community-focused market operations. As part of the Council's wider regeneration and growth programme, we are seeking to identify operators with the capability, ambition and creativity to elevate these markets to provide high-quality, diverse, and commercially sustainable operations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Dependent on the outcomes of the expression of interest and market testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027178-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| 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 | ST HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD7 Merseyside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 10:11 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027178-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027178-2026
  25th March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13907

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/Login
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/LoginDN811051-MarketOperation:Earlestown&StHelens
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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