---
title: "Heart of Horton - Park Activator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060dc5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Heart of Horton - Park Activator

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060dc5

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has conducted a procurement process titled "Heart of Horton - Park Activator," aimed at appointing a consultant to develop a National Lottery Heritage Fund activity plan for Horton Park. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy, with locations specified in Bradford and the United Kingdom. The procurement process was managed as an open competition below the financial threshold, representing a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in consultancy services. The initial tender phase ended on 20th February 2026 with further activities completed by 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is now complete following the award of the contract to V4 Services Ltd, starting from 31st March 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research consultancy, event services, and cultural event organisation due to its open competition format and the detailed activity plan consultancy requirement. V4 Services Ltd, awarded the contract, exemplifies a business leveraging public sector contracts for expansion, providing a model for similar firms looking to engage with governmental projects. Interested parties can further explore related projects or similar tenders to expand their portfolio within the public sector domain, particularly in the sub-central government category.

## Notice

This procurement is to secure the appointment of a Activity Plan Consultant (Park Activator) to produce a NLHF activity plan for Horton Park. Further information is available in the tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030002-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000 |
| Awards value | £9,990 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | TLE41 Bradford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | V4 SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 16:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030002-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 09:57 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006464-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 17:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006370-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030002-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006464-2026
  26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006370-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102091&TID100107313&B=
  Please click on the view documents button on the bottom of the page to access all relevant tender documentation.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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