Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Winchester City Council
Winchester City Council
Colebrook Street, Winchester
SO23 9LJ
Contact
Julie Mahoney
Telephone
+44 1962814908
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
National registration number
00609812
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86482
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Contract for the Operation of the Winchester City Street Market
Reference number
WCC/PROC/006
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55900000 - Retail trade services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Winchester City Council sought to appoint an experienced, creative and forward looking operator to manage its street market in the beautiful and historic centre of Winchester.
The appointed operator will provide a high quality curated programme of street markets ensuring that income is maximised whilst creating a high quality visitor experience which supports the local economy.
Commitment to sustainability and engagement across Winchester’s varied communities is also required.
The market operates Thursday to Saturday and and the first and third Sunday of each month. There is also the opportunity for special themed and seasonal markets such as Easter, early evening markets and specialist touring markets.
The contract is for a period of three years with an option to extend annually for up to a further two years.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £645,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79952000 - Event services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Main site or place of performance
Winchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 will 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract also includes an option to extend annually for a further 24 months (2 years).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-018597
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
Contract for the Operation of the Winchester City Street Market
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 May 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SMT Management Consultants Ltd
Unit 5 The Oakwood Centre, Downley Road
Havant
PO9 2NP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ31 - Portsmouth
National registration number
7168342
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £645,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
London - High Court
London
EC4A 1NL
Telephone
+44 2079477156
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Service Lead – Legal Services Winchester City Council
City Offices, Colebrook Street
Winchester
SO23 9LJ
Telephone
+44 1962840222
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Service Lead - Legal Services Winchester City Council
City Offices, Colebrook Street
Winchester
SO23 9LJ
Country
United Kingdom