Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf1-2f3d-708c-a3f0-5a65a59aa6b9/provision-and-management-of-markets awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision and Management of Markets [Southampton City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southampton-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 22 Feb 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council wishes to enter into a contract for the provision and management of high quality general markets and specialist markets in Southampton City Centre and general markets in Bitterne. The service will be provided under a single provider service contract for a period of three (3) years, with the option for the Council to extend the contract a further period of one (1) years duration, at their entire discretion. There will be two lots, to cover both the City Centre and Bitterne markets Additional information: Applicants will be required to apply via "Supply Southampton" website which can be accessed via, [southampton.gov.uk](http://www.southampton.gov.uk/business-licensing/supply-council/supply-portal.aspx) where you can register your details and access documentation. All documentation including questionnaires must be completed and submitted by no later than the time/date indicated. Whilst every effort has been made to consider the full scope of the requirement the Contracting Authority does not guarantee the volume of goods/service/works required resulting from this tender or that it will accept any tender on completion of the tender exercise. A performance bond, and/or parent company guarantee in the case of a subsidiary company, may be required. Main financing condition and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions regulating to them will be indicated in the Tender documents. Award of tender will be the most economically advantageous tender received, the criteria for selection of which will be indicated in the tender documents. The contracting authority undertake to use reasonable endeavours to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the contracting authority's obligations under law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the applicant considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The contracting authority will then consider the sensitivity statement before replying to any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Tender documents or notice of non-acceptance, as appropriate will be issued to all applicants. Read full description ## CPV classification Retail trade services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/344a870f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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