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title: "Taste BD: Annual Outdoor Food and Drink Festival Contract"
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buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Taste BD: Annual Outdoor Food and Drink Festival Contract

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7272f98a-625e-4011-844a-290178ca065b

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) is currently inviting tender submissions for the "Taste BD: Annual Outdoor Food and Drink Festival Contract." This tender is aimed at securing a suitably experienced and skilled provider to deliver a high-quality food and drink market festival in Bradford city centre, scheduled for May 2025. Classified under "festival organisation services" (79953000) and "cultural event organisation services" (79952100), this procurement falls within the services category. The tender process is at the stage of an open procedure, with a submission deadline of 13 January 2025, and the contract period to run from 27 January 2025 to 26 January 2026. The event aims to celebrate local food, drink providers, and craft businesses, stimulating footfall and local economic activity.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, particularly those with a focus on cultural and food-related events. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, making this an advantageous prospect for local companies looking to enhance their portfolio and gain public sector experience. By participating in and delivering this festival, businesses can increase their visibility, generate new business opportunities, and support the local economy. The contracting authority, CBMDC, is keen on collaborating with entities that can drive business growth for local suppliers and craft industries, thus fostering community engagement and economic development.

## Notice

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) is seeking tender submissions from suitably experienced and skilled Provider(s) to deliver Taste BD, a high quality, outdoor city centre food and drink market festival in May 2025. At the heart of this event will be celebrating local food and drink providers and local craft businesses to drive business opportunities for local small businesses, both those participating in the events and on those on our high streets to drive footfall, increase local spend and support the local economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/130b2615-9104-46b8-ade8-7b9cc6e0599f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 79953000 - Festival organisation services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 18:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/130b2615-9104-46b8-ade8-7b9cc6e0599f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/130b2615-9104-46b8-ade8-7b9cc6e0599f
  17th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/

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