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title: "Taste BD: Annual Outdoor Food and Drink Festival Contract"
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# Taste BD: Annual Outdoor Food and Drink Festival Contract

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b562e346-eafc-4cd5-addb-1a73b05f5dc1

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) has awarded the contract for the Taste BD: Annual Outdoor Food and Drink Festival to RAVEN TRADES LTD. This festival, slated for May 2025, will celebrate local food and drink providers and craft businesses, driving business opportunities for local small enterprises and increasing local spend. Classified under Festival organisation services and Cultural event organisation services, the contract was awarded on February 24, 2025, following an open procurement procedure. The contract period runs from January 31, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with a value of £95,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event organisation, food and drink provision, and local crafts. By participating, businesses can enhance their visibility, attract footfall to high streets, and benefit from increased local spending. Providers with expertise in event management, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete given the festival's focus on promoting local talents and boosting the local economy.

## 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/bfe7926b-295a-4472-87f4-2f8e31285ba0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAVEN TRADES |

## 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

- 11 Mar 2025 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe7926b-295a-4472-87f4-2f8e31285ba0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe7926b-295a-4472-87f4-2f8e31285ba0
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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