Tender

Market Engagement - Entertainment Provision (Bradford Markets)

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 16:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is conducting a market engagement exercise for the procurement of an entertainment services provision for Bradford Markets. The process is currently in the tender stage with a focus on the industry category of entertainment services (CPV code: 92300000). The procurement is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Prospective suppliers are invited to review the tender details and provide feedback through YORtender, with the market engagement period concluding on 4th February 2026. Following this, the contract period is slated to begin on 5th February 2026 and end on 6th February 2026.

This opportunity offers a significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses within the entertainment industry that can provide innovative services and meet the council’s requirements would be well-suited to participate. The market engagement aims to shape the final procurement approach by inviting suppliers to engage and communicate effectively, which could aid businesses in building relationships with the council and refining their service offerings. Participation and feedback are critical for influencing the procurement process and being a part of shaping the future entertainment landscape in Bradford Markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Entertainment Provision (Bradford Markets)

Notice Description

Bradford Metropolitan District Council is undertaking a market engagement exercise in relation to the proposed procurement of an Entertainment Provision service for Bradford Markets. The purpose of this market engagement is to inform the market of the Council's upcoming procurement opportunity, provide background information on the scope and requirements, and to invite feedback from interested suppliers to help shape the final procurement approach and documentation. This engagement is not a call for competition, does not form part of any formal procurement process, and participation will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement. Suppliers are invited to: - Review the outline requirements and indicative scope - Ask clarification questions via YORtender during the engagement period - Provide non-binding feedback on the proposed approach The council may also offer an optional site familiarization session for interested supplier, details of which will be confirmed separately via YORtender if applicable. Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement and any subsequent procurement process must be registered on YORtender. All communication, clarifications and any further information relating to this market engagement will be issued via YORtender Any information shared during this engagement will be treated transparently and may be shared with all participants where relevant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70526c29-c05d-4c09-9152-fb6f1f1a1fce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aaa8c65-b1f5-43a7-bbf4-393917c49b6a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Faruk Quadri
Contact Email
faruk.quadri@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 77730000000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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