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title: "Bath Christmas Market Site and Production Delivery 2026 to 2030"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05218f"
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buyer: "BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# Bath Christmas Market Site and Production Delivery 2026 to 2030

Buyer: BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05218f

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## Summary

The Bath & North East Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the "Bath Christmas Market Site and Production Delivery 2026 to 2030". This contract involves the curation, planning, delivery, and stewardship of the Bath Christmas Market, a key cultural event within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure, with the final contract valued at £3,068,230. The contract, starting on 1st March 2026 and ending on 28th February 2030, was awarded to G.C.D. ENTERPRISES LIMITED. The buying organisation, Bath & North East Somerset Council, operates within the region of UKK12 in the United Kingdom and seeks to support the local economy through this annual event by ensuring it's safe and sustainable.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event organisation, particularly those experienced in managing temporary structures and large-scale public events within protected urban environments. Firms providing services such as security, traffic management, power distribution, and artistic installations would benefit from engaging with opportunities of this nature. Additionally, SMEs with capabilities in sustainable practices aligned with the Council's environmental goals would be especially well-suited to compete for future iterations of such contracts, as the Council prioritises the reduction of carbon footprints and sustainable event practices.

## Notice

The council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Bath Christmas Market Site and Production Delivery 2026 to 2030. Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) is responsible for the curation, planning, delivery, and stewardship of the city's largest open public access event - the Bath Christmas Market. The council manages the event and its impact on a UNESCO World Heritage Site, ensuring that it is safe, sustainable, and supportive of the local economy.

### Planning Information

Preliminary call with prospective applicants for the Site and Production tender for Bath Christmas Market. A way of offering information about the tender, and an opportunity for those wishing to apply to ask questions.
This meeting will take place via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 9th July.
Should you wish to attend this event, please complete this Microsoft forms: https://forms.office.com/e/BVqBFRXdR3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007980-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-09-03 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,750,000 |
| Lots value | £2,750,000 |
| Awards value | £3,680,676 |
| Contracts value | £3,067,230 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | G.C.D. ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 12:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007980-2026
- 24 Oct 2025 at 12:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068211-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 10:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050087-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 10:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026006-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007980-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068211-2025
  24th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050087-2025
  20th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026006-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  All tender documents will be available via the above address.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk
- http://www.muddydog.events
- https://forms.office.com/e/BVqBFRXdR3
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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