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Provision of Artisan and Special Market - Ormskirk

West Lancashire Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: West Lancashire Borough Council

Buyer Address: 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, UKD47, L39 2DF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Catherine Kirwan

Contact Email: catherine.kirwan@westlancs.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1695577177

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1.0 GBP
Gross: 2 GBP
Published
20 Jan 2026, 11:55
Deadline
09 Feb 2026, 14:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Council intends to contract out the management and operation of the Artisan and Specialist Market

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004741-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 2

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-14T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-13T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Experience (25%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Performance (35%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Delivery (40%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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