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Contract for the Operation of the Winchester City Street Market

Winchester City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Winchester City Council

Buyer Address: Winchester City Council, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LJ, ENG

Contact Name: Julie Mahoney

Contact Email: procurement@winchester.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1962814908

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
210000.0 GBP
Published
29 May 2025, 17:42
Deadline
25 Jul 2024, 09:00
Contract Start
30 Apr 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Apr 2030, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
55900000 - Retail trade services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
SMT Management Consultants Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

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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