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# Operation and Management of Stockport Market

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/operation-and-management-of-stockport-market-ocds-h6vhtk-056282). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council: "Operation and Management of Stockport Market". Published status: complete. Published Value: £1,630,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 22 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/stockport-metropolitan-borough-council-ons-e08000007)
- **Published Value:** £1,630,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 22 August 2025 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Commercial property management services, Facilities management services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £1,800,000 (inc. VAT; no net value published, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/operation-and-management-of-stockport-market-ocds-h6vhtk-056282#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-056282`

## Before you bid
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- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/operation-and-management-of-stockport-market-ocds-h6vhtk-056282#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/operation-and-management-of-stockport-market-ocds-h6vhtk-056282#participate

## Description
Stockport Council invites tenders from organisations interested in undertaking the operation and management of Stockport Market or the period 1st January 2026 - 31st December 2030 with an option to extend for a further two years, subject to performance.
A proven track record and experience of market management and operation is essential.
Stockport Market Place lies at the historic heart of the town and is of significant architectural and topographic interest. It is held in great affection by local residents, but it also recognised as one of the jewels of Greater Manchester. With Stockport Museum, Staircase House and The Produce Hall, the Market Place has a strong visitor offer.
Stockport Market, which comprises an outdoor market space and the iconic 'glass umbrella' Covered Market Hall, has traded in the same location since 1260. 
There have been significant improvements to the public realm and built environment around the Market Place over the last 15 years, including the full restoration of the Covered Market Hall, enabled by Heritage Lottery Funding.
Like many other markets, the size and retail diversity of Stockport Market has been significantly reduced over the last 20 years as retail patterns have changed and competition has increased. And whilst its located a few minutes walk from the main shopping area the strong food and drink offer and independent retailers within the vicinity of the Market Hall has helped to create a stronger, diverse and attractive offer which encourages people to travel to the Market Place and to spend quality time there and in the town centre generally.
Stockport Council is seeking an operator for the Covered Market Hall and outdoor market area who can continue to create a thriving Market Place. Particular areas where the operator would be expected to make a real difference are:
• Transforming the profile and image of Stockport Market as a shopping and leisure destination,
• Improving the diversity of products available on Stockport Market to cater for a wider audience,
• Developing and enhancing the Saturday outdoor market offer,
• Improving the programme of specialist and event markets taking place in the outdoor market area,
• Maximising occupancy of the Covered Market Hall by market traders,
• Maximising the use of the Covered Market Hall and usage of the outdoor market area for events, activities and activation
• Improving footfall, utilisation and dwell time in the Covered Market Hall
A pre-market engagement notice has not been completed as the contracting authority determined market engagement is not required due to the route to market being an Open Tender exercise.
A planned procurement notice has not been completed as the contracting authority does not wish to reduce the timescales of this tender.
Following the evaluation process, against the criteria published in the invitation to tender documentation (ITT) and in line with Procurement Act 2023 regulations, Market Place (Europe) Limited's offer has been de...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/operation-and-management-of-stockport-market-ocds-h6vhtk-056282)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 70332200, 79993100
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,630,000

- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Operation and Management of Stockport Market (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **MARKET PLACE (EUROPE) LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-179930`
  - Value: £1,800,000 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 13/11/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F041458-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-11-13T18:16:46.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T04:08:43.325Z
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