Decision

1. That the Winchester City Street Market Operating Policy be adopted as set on in Appendix 1 to CAB3427.
2. That the Corporate Head of Service: Economy and Community be given delegated authority to commence the competitive tender exercise to seek bids for a market operator and to award the contract to the most economically advantageous tender for a term of 3 years with an option to renew annually for up to a further 2 years based on performance of service provision.
3. That the Corporate Head of Service: Economy and Community be authorised to enter into all necessary agreements with the preferred contractor to manage the street market.
4. That delegated authority be granted to the Service Lead: Legal to execute and enter into all necessary contractual agreements.
5. That the Corporate Head of Service: Economy and Community, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Business and Culture, amends the Winchester Street Market Operating Policy to include specific measurements for the placing and spacing of the Market stalls.