Tender

Christmas Market Operator for Leeds City Square

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds City Council is seeking a Trader (Licensee) to operate its annual Christmas Market in Leeds City Square, located in the city centre. This procurement, under the procurement method "below threshold - open competition", is currently at the tender stage with key submission deadlines approaching. The enquiry period ends on 17th March 2026, followed by the tender submission period, which concludes on 31st March 2026. This public procurement opportunity falls under the services category with specific focus on event services and is valued at £2,838,000. The contract period starts on 27th April 2026 and may extend up to January 2031, incorporating potential renewal terms.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management and market operations, particularly those with experience in high-quality customer engagement and animation features. The Christmas Market aims to enhance visitor attraction, with an offer to manage not only stalls and bars but also festive entertainment. Companies with expertise in diversifying customer dwell time through innovative features, including cost-effective or free public engagement, may find this tender particularly suitable. Such an opportunity is best suited for businesses capable of combining quality and competitive pricing to deliver a compelling festive experience in a busy metropolitan setting like Leeds.

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Notice Title

Christmas Market Operator for Leeds City Square

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a Trader (Licensee) to deliver its annual Christmas Market on City Square in Leeds City Centre. The Christmas Market is designed to attract visitors to Leeds City Centre and provide a high-quality customer experience. The Council expects the tenderer to provide three key components to make up the Christmas market: 1. Christmas market stalls, offering a range of different products 2. A maximum of two bars (not including Gluhwein stalls) 3. A range of additional animation, features and entertainment to encourage dwell time, some of which must be free to use and engage with.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 12 months, to be taken in any combination

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066773
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021884-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,838,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,838,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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