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Leeds West Indian Carnival and Black Music Festival

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Leeds West Indian Carnival and Black Music Festival" has been completed by Leeds City Council, a reputable local government authority based in Leeds, United Kingdom. This tender involved the provision and production management consultancy services for the festival, classified under the CPV code 79415000, within the region of Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement utilised a direct award method, with the contract actively awarded on 11th August 2025 to Grace & Tailor Limited. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2025 and will extend until 30th November 2025, reflecting a total value of £300,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large companies specialising in infrastructure and production management, particularly those already adept at handling large-scale public events. As the process followed a direct award method, businesses with established relations and proven experience in similar projects might excel in subsequent opportunities by demonstrating value-added services. While SMEs and VCSEs might find this specific opportunity less aligned with their profiles, participating in similar tenders and events with Leeds City Council could foster growth and potential collaborations for future business ventures in the vibrant events sector.

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Notice Title

Leeds West Indian Carnival and Black Music Festival

Notice Description

The provision of infrastructure and production of Leeds West Indian Carnival and Black Music Festival

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83244ff1-33d5-4502-ad63-a60c3584e0a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415000 - Production management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Doherty
Contact Email
paul.1.doherty@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01133785904

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRACE & TAILOR

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