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Bath Christmas Market Site and Production Delivery 2026 to 2030

Bath & North East Somerset Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 12:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

24 Oct 2025 at 13:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 11:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bath & North East Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the "Bath Christmas Market Site and Production Delivery 2026 to 2030". This contract involves the curation, planning, delivery, and stewardship of the Bath Christmas Market, a key cultural event within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure, with the final contract valued at £3,068,230. The contract, starting on 1st March 2026 and ending on 28th February 2030, was awarded to G.C.D. ENTERPRISES LIMITED. The buying organisation, Bath & North East Somerset Council, operates within the region of UKK12 in the United Kingdom and seeks to support the local economy through this annual event by ensuring it's safe and sustainable.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event organisation, particularly those experienced in managing temporary structures and large-scale public events within protected urban environments. Firms providing services such as security, traffic management, power distribution, and artistic installations would benefit from engaging with opportunities of this nature. Additionally, SMEs with capabilities in sustainable practices aligned with the Council's environmental goals would be especially well-suited to compete for future iterations of such contracts, as the Council prioritises the reduction of carbon footprints and sustainable event practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bath Christmas Market Site and Production Delivery 2026 to 2030

Notice Description

The council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Bath Christmas Market Site and Production Delivery 2026 to 2030. Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) is responsible for the curation, planning, delivery, and stewardship of the city's largest open public access event - the Bath Christmas Market. The council manages the event and its impact on a UNESCO World Heritage Site, ensuring that it is safe, sustainable, and supportive of the local economy.

Planning Information

Preliminary call with prospective applicants for the Site and Production tender for Bath Christmas Market. A way of offering information about the tender, and an opportunity for those wishing to apply to ask questions. This meeting will take place via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 9th July. Should you wish to attend this event, please complete this Microsoft forms: https://forms.office.com/e/BVqBFRXdR3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05218f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007980-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,680,676 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,067,230 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
24 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-09-03

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Additional Buyers

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G.C.D. ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Further Information

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