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Taste BD: Annual Outdoor Food and Drink Festival Contract

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2025 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) has awarded the contract for the Taste BD: Annual Outdoor Food and Drink Festival to RAVEN TRADES LTD. This festival, slated for May 2025, will celebrate local food and drink providers and craft businesses, driving business opportunities for local small enterprises and increasing local spend. Classified under Festival organisation services and Cultural event organisation services, the contract was awarded on February 24, 2025, following an open procurement procedure. The contract period runs from January 31, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with a value of £95,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event organisation, food and drink provision, and local crafts. By participating, businesses can enhance their visibility, attract footfall to high streets, and benefit from increased local spending. Providers with expertise in event management, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete given the festival's focus on promoting local talents and boosting the local economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taste BD: Annual Outdoor Food and Drink Festival Contract

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) is seeking tender submissions from suitably experienced and skilled Provider(s) to deliver Taste BD, a high quality, outdoor city centre food and drink market festival in May 2025. At the heart of this event will be celebrating local food and drink providers and local craft businesses to drive business opportunities for local small businesses, both those participating in the events and on those on our high streets to drive footfall, increase local spend and support the local economy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b562e346-eafc-4cd5-addb-1a73b05f5dc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe7926b-295a-4472-87f4-2f8e31285ba0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

79953000 - Festival organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mo Owolabi
Contact Email
tendering@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7483970737

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAVEN TRADES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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