Published date: 1 March 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 28 March 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Retail trade services - 55900000

  • Cultural event organisation services - 79952100

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

BUCKSH001-DN713560-69651596

Published date

1 March 2024

Closing date

28 March 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

9 May 2024

Contract end date

8 May 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Buckinghamshire Council is looking to appoint an experienced Market Operator to take on operational responsibility for the markets in our two largest towns: High Wycombe and Aylesbury.

The opportunity to manage and curate a wider market and experiential offer in these two historic market towns is being offered for the first time. There is real opportunity in both town centre locations to improve and diversify the markets' overall offerings, enhance the layout, and improve visual identify and impact.

The Council invites suppliers to submit a quote by responding to the documents attached to this advert no later than 12pm (midday) on Thursday 28 March.


About the buyer

Contact name

Matthew Broadbent

Address

Walton Street Offices
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1296383893

Email

matthew.broadbent@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/