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    ContractsOperator Wanted for Buttermarket Food Hall in Retford Town Hall
    Closed contract

    Operator Wanted for Buttermarket Food Hall in Retford Town Hall

    Contract value
    £200k
    Closed 5 Jun 2026

    Bassetlaw District Council invites bids from experienced food market operators to run the Buttermarket at Retford Town Hall from Spring 2027, managing vendors and operations with input on space design.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 28 May 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £200k
    Closed 5 Jun 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 5 Jun 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£200,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      5 Jun 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 5 Jun 2026. Awaiting award.

    28 May 2026Today5 Jun 2026

    Brief

    Bassetlaw District Council is seeking an experienced operator to run an indoor street food market in the Buttermarket at Retford Town Hall. The successful operator will manage all aspects including vendor recruitment, day-to-day operations, and commercial performance, while collaborating with the Council on the final design and fit-out of the approximately 260m² space. Key objectives include animating Retford town centre, supporting independent and start-up food businesses, offering diverse and affordable food, increasing footfall, and boosting the evening and weekend economy. The Buttermarket will be available from Winter 2026/Spring 2027. Located on Market Square with independent access and ample space for catering operations and community events, the site benefits from a strong local market with £30.1 million catering potential and a 16% catchment market share. The Council offers a 5-year lease (extendable by 5 years) at £20,000 per annum excluding VAT, though alternative financial models are welcome. Attendance at a mandatory supervised site visit during the week of 18 May 2026 is required to be eligible. This open procurement follows the Procurement Act 2023 (Concession - below threshold). Tender documents are available on the East Mids Tenders portal (Project ID: DN801439).

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

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    Who wins here
    1. YTKO LIMITED1× · 50%
    2. PERFECT CIRCLE1× · 50%

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, KPMG LLP, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05fae8
    BD
    Buyer
    BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL
    Sector
    Professional Services