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
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
The Council intends to contract out the management and operation of the Artisan and Specialist Market
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004741-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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%)
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