Tender

Heart of Horton - Park Activator

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 17:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Heart of Horton - Park Activator," aiming to appoint an Activity Plan Consultant to develop a National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) activity plan for Horton Park. This tender falls under the services category and addresses research and development services, consultancy, as well as event management, specifically within the region of Bradford, United Kingdom (UKE41). As of the latest update on 26th January 2026, the procurement is at the tender stage, with crucial deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 13th February 2026 and a submission deadline by 20th February 2026. The procurement method is open competition, targeting below-threshold bidders to deliver this project within a budget range of £10,000 to £12,000, from March to June 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultants and firms specialising in activity planning, research consultancy, and event organisation services. Companies with expertise in developing strategic plans for parks and cultural or event-driven community projects would find this contract particularly aligning with their capabilities. Besides allowing firms to develop a high-profile project for a public authority, it provides an avenue to establish or strengthen partnerships and networks within the public sector and local government in the United Kingdom. Such collaborations can enhance reputation and open further avenues in sub-central governmental projects.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006464-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 16 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cameron Wilson
Contact Email
cameron.wilson@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07483443269

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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