Award

Heart of Horton - Park Activator

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 16:01

TenderUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 09:57

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has conducted a procurement process titled "Heart of Horton - Park Activator," aimed at appointing a consultant to develop a National Lottery Heritage Fund activity plan for Horton Park. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy, with locations specified in Bradford and the United Kingdom. The procurement process was managed as an open competition below the financial threshold, representing a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in consultancy services. The initial tender phase ended on 20th February 2026 with further activities completed by 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is now complete following the award of the contract to V4 Services Ltd, starting from 31st March 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research consultancy, event services, and cultural event organisation due to its open competition format and the detailed activity plan consultancy requirement. V4 Services Ltd, awarded the contract, exemplifies a business leveraging public sector contracts for expansion, providing a model for similar firms looking to engage with governmental projects. Interested parties can further explore related projects or similar tenders to expand their portfolio within the public sector domain, particularly in the sub-central government category.

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Notice Title

Heart of Horton - Park Activator

Notice Description

This procurement is to secure the appointment of a Activity Plan Consultant (Park Activator) to produce a NLHF activity plan for Horton Park. Further information is available in the tender pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030002-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£9,990 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

V4 SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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