Published date: 12 November 2019

Last edited date: 12 November 2019

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 24 January 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Retail trade services - 55900000

  • Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000

Location of contract

South East

Procurement reference

OXF001-DN445289-77636635

Published date

12 November 2019

Closing date

24 January 2020

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

This prior information notice (PIN) is to instigate a soft market testing exercise and does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for Oxford City Council (OCC). OCC is looking for a supplier to provide complete management of Gloucester Green market with all services required for the efficient running of the market provided by the supplier (with the exception of cleaning). As the current market is coming to the end of a 7 year contract ending on 30 September 2020, 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.
This PIN exercise will seek to identify innovative ideas for the efficient running and day to day management which can provide the following:
• A vibrant and sustainable market
• A market that supports the local community and integration into the surrounding area
• A market that supports Clean and Green Oxford
• Enhances the revenue for the Council
• Enhanced offer for traders and customers
• Support for local, new and existing businesses
OCC is not bound to accept any proposals offered, or liable for any costs incurred by any party participating in this exercise. OCC is committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency and to follow EU procurement regulations. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the PIN and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this soft market testing exercise or any future public procurement process that OCC may conduct.
The Council is using the South East Business Portal to carry out this procurement process. For further information and to view the documents please register free on https://procontract.due-north.com
Deadline for receipt of responses to the PIN : 24th January 2020 @ 12 noon. Estimated ITT Commencement March 2020

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Gloucester Green Outdoor Market PIN exercise

  • Early engagement
  • Published 12 November 2019

About the buyer

Contact name

Kay Allsopp

Address

St Aldate's Chambers
St Aldates
OXFORD
OX1 1DS
England

Telephone

+44 7917791906

Email

KAllsopp@oxford.gov.uk

Website

http://www.oxford.gov.uk