AwardedAwarded 14 May 2026
Christmas Market Operator for Leeds City Square
Leeds City Council · Local authority
In brief
Leeds City Council awarded leisure and events work to Fabler & Co. Ltd on 14 May 2026.
The notice gives a value of £2,838,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 45 months, up to 57 months with extensions, starting 27 April 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
The Council is seeking a Trader (Licensee) to deliver its annual Christmas Market on City Square in Leeds City Centre. The Christmas Market is designed to attract visitors to Leeds City Centre and provide a high-quality customer experience. The Council expects the tenderer to provide three key components to make up the Christmas market:
1. Christmas market stalls, offering a range of different products
2. A maximum of two bars (not including Gluhwein stalls)
3. A range of additional animation, features and entertainment to encourage dwell time, some of which must be free to use and engage with.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Fabler & Co. Ltd | — | 14 May 2026 to 13 May 2030 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 021884-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 058103-2026
About the buyer
Leeds City CouncilLast 12 months
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From notice 021884-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 March 2026, last updated 19 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.