Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c20-aaa6-7032-8fbc-4d9fa2e3dbbd/concession-contract-for-the-provision-of-management-and-promotion-of-carfax-towe awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Concession Contract for the Provision of Management and Promotion of Carfax Tower [Oxford City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/oxford-city-council) Pays 82% within 30 days Estimated value £200,000 Published 4 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 12 Jan 2018 ## 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 Oxford City Council (the 'City Council') is seeking to award a Service Concession Contract for the Management and Promotion of Carfax Tower on behalf of the Council as detailed in the Contract Terms and Conditions and the Specification. The principal aim of the tender process is to appoint to the Council a single Concessionaire to operate and manage Carfax Tower, and also promote it as a prime visitor attraction for the Council and as part of a cultural quarter. The Council will be seeking an annual income from this Agreement. This Contract Term is 3 years with the option of a 1 year extension ### Service Commencement Date: 1st April 2018 The Authority is using ProContract to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com/) Currently the Tower attracts a minimum of 44,000 visitors a year. It will be up to The successful Concessionaire to use their skills to maintain and exceed these numbers. In partnership with other public, private and voluntary agencies the Council provides a wide range of services for approximately a population of 161,300 (ONS 2016 mid-year estimate), 32,000 students enrolled for full-time studies, 46,000 people commute into Oxford for work and have nearly seven million people who visit the City of Oxford every year. Additional information: Concession contract / Open procedure ## CPV classification Recreational, cultural and sporting services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3bd7244d-4ee1-4939-a7c4-51a1c267053a) 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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