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title: "LEEDS CITY CENTRE CHRISTMAS MARKET OPERATOR"
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# LEEDS CITY CENTRE CHRISTMAS MARKET OPERATOR

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbde827c-8c7e-4182-a478-30af0f55d483

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## Summary

The Leeds City Council has recently awarded the contract for the LEEDS CITY CENTRE CHRISTMAS MARKET OPERATOR to Market Place (Europe) Ltd. The procurement process involved delivering a high-quality outdoor Christmas market in Leeds city centre, enhancing visitor experiences through various installations. The contract value is £240,000 GBP, with the contract period running from 31st May 2023 to 21st May 2026. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 5th April 2023.

This opportunity to operate the Christmas market in Leeds provides a chance for businesses in event services and cultural event organisation to grow. The contract, awarded by Leeds City Council, would be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations. Interested bidders were required to submit tenders by the specified deadline and successful bidders will have the chance to contribute to a vibrant festive atmosphere in Leeds over the contract period.

## Notice

Delivery of a high-quality outdoor Christmas market across Leeds city centre including a number of 'experiential' installations (or events) that will complement that market and provide a great experience for visitors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d036565-3c13-45a4-8380-800747e9c462 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2023 - 21 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ​​MARKET PLACE (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d036565-3c13-45a4-8380-800747e9c462

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d036565-3c13-45a4-8380-800747e9c462
  31st May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=65395&B=UK
  Interested bidders must submit their tender via this YORtender portal by the deadline of Noon on 5th April 2023.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104105
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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