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Published 26 Feb 2026, 18:30 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Entertainment Provision (Darley Street Markets)

Official notice

Authority: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£50,000≈ £50k / year · £60,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 19 Mar 2026
Contract term 1 yrends 30 Mar 2027 · up to 30 Mar 2029 with extensions · starts 31 Mar 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is inviting quotations for the provision of Entertainment Service at Darley Street Market. The contract will require the successful supplier to plan, book, coordinate and deliver live entertainment and performances to support the market's programme of events and activities. This includes liaison with artists and performers, scheduling, coordination of technical and operational requirements, and support for associated marketing activity. The Contract is expected to be for an initial period of one (1) year, with the option to extend for up to two (2) further one-year periods (1+1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and in accordance with the Council's requirements. The maximum contract term is therefore three (3) years. The estimated annual contract value is up to £50,000 per annum (excluding VAT). This figure is an estimate only and the Council gives no guarantee as to the actual value of services commissioned under the Contract. All cost associated with delivery of the service, including artist fees, management and administration, technical equipment, third-party services, marketing materials and any other necessary expenses, must be included within the supplier's submitted pricing. Suppliers are required to complete and submit: 1- The ITQ supplier Submission document 2- The Pricing Matrix All documents must be fully completed and uploaded via the YORtender e-tendering portal by the stated deadline. All clarification questions and quotation submission must be submitted via the YORtender portal. Submission received by any other method will not be accepted.

CPV: Cultural event organisation services · Entertainment services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 1 yrSMEVCSEPublished value£50,000
Contract period: 31 Mar 2026 – 30 Mar 2027 (1 yr) · up to 30 Mar 2029 with extensionsValue: £50,000 exc. VAT · £60,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: Yorkshire & HumberEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Contract is for an initial period of twelve (12) months, with the option to extend for up to two(12) months each, subject to satisfactory performance and at the Authority's discretion.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    There are no reserved participation requirements. Supplier must meet the conditions of participation as set out in the ITQ documentation.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 40%Price: 50%Social value: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
  • PRICE: price is weighted 50%
  • QUALITY: quality is weighted 50%
  • SOCIAL VALUE: social value is weighted 10%
Conditions of participation1
  • Condition of participation

    There are no reserved participation requirements. Supplier must meet the conditions of participation as set out in the ITQ documentation.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
26 Feb 2026, 18:30 GMT
Last source update
26 Feb 2026, 18:30 GMT
Authority reference
CBMC-PTR-236-2025-32
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-017613
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Cultural event organisation servicesEntertainment services
Delivery area
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE41)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-065da5 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Submission deadline
19 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
11 Mar 2026
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

26 Feb 2026 → 31 Mar 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published243 days ago
    26 Feb 2026, 18:30 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by231 days ago
    11 Mar 2026
  3. Submission deadline223 days ago
    19 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts211 days ago
    31 Mar 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    26 Feb 2026, 18:30 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PBWW-4714-TBHN Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford, Yorkshire & Humber, BD1 1HXContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender