Contract for the Operation of the Winchester City Street Market

Contract summary

Industry

• Retail trade services - 55900000

• Event services - 79952000

Location of contract

SO23 9LJ

Value of contract

£210,000

Procurement reference

20250529184237-86482

Published date

29 May 2025

Closing date

25 July 2024

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 May 2025

Contract end date

30 April 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

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 shall 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.

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Award information

Awarded date

24 March 2025

Contract start date

1 May 2025

Contract end date

30 April 2030

Total value of contract

£645,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

SMT Management Consultants Ltd

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About the buyer

Contact name

Julie Mahoney

Address

Winchester City Council
Colebrook Street, Winchester
SO23 9LJ
ENG

Telephone

+44 1962814908

Email

procurement@winchester.gov.uk

Website

https://www.winchester.gov.uk