Horsham District Council - Markets Operator

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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.

Free to start. Named contacts come from published notices; the strategy is generated from the buyer’s news, accounts and people.

Five included while we’re in beta, and the agent asks before it spends on any paid step.