Expression of Interest (EOI) - Artisan Market Operator
Details
- Published
- 1 June 2026
- Submission
- 15 June 2026
- Source
- uk:procontracts
Tender description
Wigan Council Events Team delivers a year-round programme of high-quality corporate and community events designed to drive town centre footfall, support local businesses, and strengthen community engagement in line with the Progress with Unity strategy. This Expression of Interest (EOI) relates to the appointment of an Artisan Market Operator to deliver markets across a core programme of four key events annually. Please Note: The purpose of this exercise is to gauge the level of interest in this opportunity and obtain information from the market, so all responses are very much appreciated. For the avoidance of doubt, this Expression of Interest (EOI) is for the purpose of conducting market engagement only and does not formally begin a procurement process or constitute any commitment by Wigan Council to undertake any procurement exercise. As a result of the EOI, the Council may invite either a single supplier, multiple suppliers or no suppliers, to provide a formal quote for the services required. Interested parties must note that a response to this EOI does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this, or any future procurement or contract that Wigan Council may conduct. Any costs involved in responding to this EOI will be borne by the responders. Keywords: Operator, Market, Artisan
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published1 June 2026Current notice
- Completed: Submission date15 June 2026
About the buyer
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council is a local authority in Greater Manchester, and buys through its own Procurement and Performance team. Smaller contracts go to a limited number of quoted suppliers rather than open tender. Frameworks from the Crown Commercial Service and ESPO cover many common goods and services. Commissioning plans are published jointly with partner NHS trusts and Wigan and Leigh College.
Over the past 5 years, most of Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's contract awards have been in construction work, business services and architectural and engineering services.
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@wigan-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@wigan-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@wigan-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@wigan-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@wigan-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@wigan-metropolitan-borough-council.gov |
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