Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf1-b2b4-7303-9287-7f3bb8ea67d1/westover-gardens-art-and-makers-market-operator closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Westover Gardens Art and Makers' Market Operator [Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole-council) Estimated value £36,000 to £60,000 Published 16 Sept 2024 Deadline Closed 16 Oct 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is looking for interested parties to operate the exhibition space in Westover Gardens, Bournemouth - known as the Art and Makers Market. Providing individual pitches at a reasonable cost, for hire where artists, photographers, musicians, crafters, jewellers and other creative pursuits, can sell their goods to visitors. The Art and Makers Market, formerly known as Pine Walk Open Air Art Exhibition, has been open for over 60 years. It was previously owned and operated by BCP Council, with an artist/exhibitor currently managing the daily operations under a management agreement. We are looking to enable the art community and the Westover gardens community to provide this exhibition space going forward for both the operation and maintenance. The anticipated start date of the contract is November 2024. The contract will be for three years with the option to extend annually for a further two years (3+1+1). Therefore, if all extensions were taken the full length of the contract would be for five years. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) please contact the Council using the contact details provided. Read full description ## CPV classification Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c2bce420-4586-4db3-8957-ba3af0f56a3a) 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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