Live tenders / Horsham District Council
Horsham District Council - Markets Operator
What the buyer is asking for
Horsham District Council ("the Council") seeks to appoint a single Market Operator to manage, develop, promote and operate the Horsham Markets portfolio from 1st January 2027. The Council's requires the appointed Market Operator to: Maintain successful and commercially sustainable markets. Support local producers, independent businesses and start-up enterprises. Enhance Horsham's reputation as a destination town. Generate income for the Council. Deliver high standards of safety, presentation and customer experience. Support the town centre economy and wider stakeholder objectives. Promote sustainability and responsible business practices. The Operator shall be responsible for the management, operation, marketing, development and continuous improvement of all markets covered by this contract. The contract will run for 5 years and a 1 year extension option. For Carfax and Bishopric/West Street Markets in Horsham. This has been identified as a concession contract.
- Value
- £900,000
- Submission deadline
- 25 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST (3 days left)
- Enquiry deadline
- 11 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
- Award decision expected by
- Not stated
- Contract start
- Not stated
- Contract end
- Not stated
- Category
- services
- Lots
- 1
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition
- CPV codes
- 55900000
- Legal basis
- 2023/54
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Timeline
3 published dates · Europe/London
- Tender notice published25 days ago27 Aug 2026, 15:41 BST
- Clarification questions by10 days ago11 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission deadlinein 3 days25 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
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