Award

Technical costs for BD is LIT light festival 2025

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 14:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

27 Jan 2026 at 15:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

27 Jan 2026 at 14:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is responsible for a contract titled "Technical costs for BD is LIT light festival 2025", which pertains to festival organisation services within the industry category. The procurement was carried out under the direct method, described as below threshold and without competition, specifically awarded to Tim Garbutt Events LTD. This contract is focused on delivering the mentioned technical services in Bradford city centre, under the public authority sub-central government classification. Key dates include the contract's commencement on 27th January 2026, culminating on 5th March 2026. The process is currently in the award and completion stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the festival organisation services sector, especially those with expertise in delivering light festivals or equivalent events. Given the requirements for local knowledge and the ability for swift operational turnarounds, companies like Tim Garbutt Events LTD, possessing relevant experience and flexible operational capabilities, are advantageous contenders. Furthermore, the project's structure allows for collaborative negotiation efforts, underlined by the supplier’s transparent quoting approach, ensuring competitive service delivery and value for money.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical costs for BD is LIT light festival 2025

Notice Description

This is a very specific technical request specific to an organisation that have delivered a light festival before and to that end a light festival in Bradford city centre. TG events are the only company with this knowledge and experience. Their daily rate is comparable to organisations that do similar work but don't have the local knowledge. The timeframe from budget approval to event delivery also requires a very flexible and quick turnaround, few companies are able to work in this way. All equipment is at set cost and would be identical to other companies, this company have a very transparent approach and provide access to each section of their quote so negotiation and discussions can take place. Assurances are in place that tech needs will be shared across multiple installations where possible reducing the cost. TG events also seek quotes for each aspect of their delivery ensuring value for money across the board.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010028-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79953000 - Festival organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,985,382 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£49,853 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 5 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquires@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TIM GARBUTT EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-060fdb-2026-02-04T14:09:17Z",
    "date": "2026-02-04T14:09:17Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-060fdb",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PBWW-4714-TBHN",
            "name": "City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PBWW-4714-TBHN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "City Hall, Centenary Square",
                "locality": "Bradford",
                "postalCode": "BD1 1HX",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKE41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement.enquires@bradford.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-172752",
            "name": "Tim Garbutt Events LTD",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Laith, Foster Clough, Height Road, Hebden Bridge",
                "locality": "Halifax",
                "postalCode": "HX7 5QZ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKE44"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tim@tgevents.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PBWW-4714-TBHN",
        "name": "City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "EX1207",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Technical costs for BD is LIT light festival 2025",
        "description": "This is a very specific technical request specific to an organisation that have delivered a light festival before and to that end a light festival in Bradford city centre. TG events are the only company with this knowledge and experience. Their daily rate is comparable to organisations that do similar work but don't have the local knowledge. The timeframe from budget approval to event delivery also requires a very flexible and quick turnaround, few companies are able to work in this way. All equipment is at set cost and would be identical to other companies, this company have a very transparent approach and provide access to each section of their quote so negotiation and discussions can take place. Assurances are in place that tech needs will be shared across multiple installations where possible reducing the cost. TG events also seek quotes for each aspect of their delivery ensuring value for money across the board.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 59824584,
                "amount": 4985382,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-172752",
                    "name": "Tim Garbutt Events LTD"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "79953000",
                            "description": "Festival organisation services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKE41",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKE41",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKE41",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-01-27T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-01-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "007174-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007174-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-27T14:54:31Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                },
                {
                    "id": "007209-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007209-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-27T15:31:28Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-01-27T23:59:59Z",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ],
            "date": "2026-01-27T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en",
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Technical costs for BD is LIT light festival 2025",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-04T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-03-05T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 59824.58,
                "amount": 49853.82,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-02-04T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "010028-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010028-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-04T14:09:17Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}