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Entertainment Provision - Darley Street Market

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 08:02

Award

21 May 2026 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of live entertainment programming at Darley Street Market. This contract focuses on boosting the market's appeal through a comprehensive programme of live entertainment to enhance footfall, dwell time, and overall customer experience. The process, initiated as a tender, was conducted under a limited competition procurement method due to it being below threshold. The awarded contract has an initial duration of one year, beginning on 22 May 2026, with potential extensions for up to two additional years, contingent upon satisfactory performance. The principal location of the contracted services is Bradford, United Kingdom, in the industry category of entertainment services, evidenced by the CPV code 92300000.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the entertainment sector, particularly those experienced in event planning and delivering live performances. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in sourcing and managing performers will find this contract especially beneficial, as demonstrated by the successful bidder, George Riley, an SME based in Shipley. Businesses that are able to align with the Council's social value goals, offering local engagement and skills development through entertainment services, may have a competitive advantage in such tenders. The contract’s below-threshold limited competition could offer strategic access points for smaller businesses to enter or expand within public sector markets.

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Notice Title

Entertainment Provision - Darley Street Market

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of live entertainment programming at Darley Street Market. The services include the planning, coordination and delivery of a year-round programme of live entertainment to support footfall, dwell time and customer experience within the market. The provider is responsible for sourcing and managing performers, scheduling events, ensuring compliance with relevant licensing and health and safety requirements, and supporting the Council's social value objectives through local engagement and skills development opportunities. The initial contract term is one year, with the option to extend for up to two further one-year periods, subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050028-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,522 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£126,522 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 7 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEORGE RILEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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