--- title: "Market Engagement - Entertainment Provision (Bradford Markets)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-70526c29-c05d-4c09-9152-fb6f1f1a1fce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-70526c29-c05d-4c09-9152-fb6f1f1a1fce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70526c29-c05d-4c09-9152-fb6f1f1a1fce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70526c29-c05d-4c09-9152-fb6f1f1a1fce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-19" --- # Market Engagement - Entertainment Provision (Bradford Markets) Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70526c29-c05d-4c09-9152-fb6f1f1a1fce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-70526c29-c05d-4c09-9152-fb6f1f1a1fce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70526c29-c05d-4c09-9152-fb6f1f1a1fce.json) ## Summary The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is conducting a market engagement exercise for the procurement of an entertainment services provision for Bradford Markets. The process is currently in the tender stage with a focus on the industry category of entertainment services (CPV code: 92300000). The procurement is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Prospective suppliers are invited to review the tender details and provide feedback through YORtender, with the market engagement period concluding on 4th February 2026. Following this, the contract period is slated to begin on 5th February 2026 and end on 6th February 2026. This opportunity offers a significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses within the entertainment industry that can provide innovative services and meet the council’s requirements would be well-suited to participate. The market engagement aims to shape the final procurement approach by inviting suppliers to engage and communicate effectively, which could aid businesses in building relationships with the council and refining their service offerings. Participation and feedback are critical for influencing the procurement process and being a part of shaping the future entertainment landscape in Bradford Markets. ## Notice Bradford Metropolitan District Council is undertaking a market engagement exercise in relation to the proposed procurement of an Entertainment Provision service for Bradford Markets. The purpose of this market engagement is to inform the market of the Council's upcoming procurement opportunity, provide background information on the scope and requirements, and to invite feedback from interested suppliers to help shape the final procurement approach and documentation. This engagement is not a call for competition, does not form part of any formal procurement process, and participation will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement. Suppliers are invited to: - Review the outline requirements and indicative scope - Ask clarification questions via YORtender during the engagement period - Provide non-binding feedback on the proposed approach The council may also offer an optional site familiarization session for interested supplier, details of which will be confirmed separately via YORtender if applicable. Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement and any subsequent procurement process must be registered on YORtender. All communication, clarifications and any further information relating to this market engagement will be issued via YORtender Any information shared during this engagement will be treated transparently and may be shared with all participants where relevant. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aaa8c65-b1f5-43a7-bbf4-393917c49b6a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD1 1HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92300000 - Entertainment services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2026 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aaa8c65-b1f5-43a7-bbf4-393917c49b6a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aaa8c65-b1f5-43a7-bbf4-393917c49b6a 19th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101856&B=UK Access the Market Engagement Via YORtender - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277 Supplier Registration (if not already registered) ## Notice URLs - https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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