Published date: 12 November 2019
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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
12 February 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
About the buyer
Contact name
Kay Allsopp
Address
St Aldate's Chambers
St Aldates
OXFORD
OX1 1DS
England
Telephone
+44 7917791906
Website
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