This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 12:53

Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is the buyer behind the recently completed procurement process titled "Christmas Market Operator for Leeds City Square," situated in the heart of Leeds City Centre, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the services category, particularly focused on event services (CPV: 79952000). The aim is to deliver an annual Christmas Market designed to attract visitors and enhance the customer experience through market stalls, bars, and entertainment. The procurement employed a below-threshold, open competition method connotated by the special regime of concession, and the legal basis resting on UKPGA 2023/54. The tender commenced with key dates including the end of the enquiry period on 17th March 2026 and tender period closure on 31st March 2026, culminating in an active contract awarded to Fabler & Co. Ltd on 14th May 2026, which will run until 13th May 2030, with a potential extension option of 12 additional months.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in event planning and management, retail, and entertainment services. Companies adept at providing a diverse range of products, appealing market stalls, and engaging public events could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and gain further visibility and credibility in the public sector. This opportunity is ideally suited for large enterprises with a comprehensive capability to manage substantial public events and adhere to stringent quality standards defined by the Council's criteria. The open competition nature of the procurement process encourages participation from a broad spectrum of businesses, promoting robust competition and ultimately fostering business growth for entities capable of delivering innovative and high-quality market experiences.

How relevant is this notice?

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/058103-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open 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

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
£571,200 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 13 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FABLER

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