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Concession Contract for a New Major Music Festival

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council · Local authority

In brief

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is looking for suppliers for leisure and events work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £2,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 16 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 5pm, Friday 16 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
5pm, Friday 16 October 2026
Bids by
5pm, Friday 16 October 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 61 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is inviting Expressions of Interest and proposals from suitably qualified and experienced festival promoters and event organisers to develop and deliver future editions of a new major music festival at Myrtle Park, Bradford under concession contract arrangements. The Council is seeking an ambitious, commercially capable and collaborative promoter with the vision, creativity and experience to shape the future of one of Yorkshire’s most established outdoor music festivals. This is more than an opportunity to deliver an event, it is an opportunity to work collaboratively with the Council to create a nationally recognised festival that delivers lasting cultural, economic and community benefit for the Bradford District.

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before 5pm, Friday 16 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Friday 16 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 086658-2026

About the buyer

City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

418

Awards

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From notice 086658-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.