Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d09-8803-720e-85ba-2bb92f19f897/invitation-to-tender-for-the-operation-and-management-of-basingstoke-market awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to tender for the operation and management of basingstoke market [Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/basingstoke-and-deane-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 8 Aug 2024 Deadline Closed 9 Sept 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Located in North Hampshire, the borough of Basingstoke and Deane has a population of 185,200 whilst the town of Basingstoke has a population of 117,200. Basingstoke's town centre is made of up of three main shopping areas: Festival Place, The Malls and the Top of The Town, the historic quarter and home of the twice-weekly market. The town remains a key regional retail and leisure destination with footfall in Festival Place exceeding 20 million visitors per year.\\\\r\\r \\\\r\\r As part of its work on improving Basingstoke's town centre and enhancing the local offer, increasing footfall and creating vibrancy, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (the council) is looking to appoint a market operator to manage the twice-weekly local market taking place on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Market Place in the Top of the Town area of Basingstoke.\\\\r\\r \\\\r\\r The market is an important part of the offering in the Top of the Town and has the potential to be a major element in driving footfall to the town centre and supporting the wider economic health of the area.\\\\r\\r \\\\r\\r The council is looking for an operator who has a strong track record of delivering successful markets and who can also demonstrate innovation and creativity in diversifying the offer, supporting local producers and makers and encouraging business start-ups.\\\\r\\r \\\\r\\r This contract will be for three years with an option for a further one-year extension and is expected to commence on Wednesday 1st January 2025. Read full description ## CPV classification Retail trade services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/89134dfe-9e7f-4b6b-a76b-e141e5f26f4e) 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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