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Leek Arts & Crafts Markets

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council · Local authority

In brief

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has announced plans to buy leisure and events work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1,500 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 January 2027.

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

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for leisure and events contracts in this region (from 43 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council ("the Council") invites Expressions of Interest under Preliminary market engagement from suitably qualified and experienced market operators for the management, operation and development of the small established Leek Crafts, Antiques and Collectables Market under a Licence Agreement. To engage with the Preliminary market engagement please email your details to Procurement@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk in advance of the closing deadline

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. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 097921-2026

About the buyer

  1. ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project Partner

    Arts Council EnglandNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestResearch and development, Training

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £15kestimated
  2. Construction of a concrete wheeled sports facility at The Carrs Park, Wilmslow, SK9 4AA

    Cheshire East CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestConstruction, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £180kestimated
  3. Grounds Maintenance Contract

    Wickersley Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated
  4. Gardening and Landscaping Contract

    Wickersley Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated
  5. Filton Festival 2027

    Filton Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestLeisure, culture and events

    Open17 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £28kestimated

From notice 097921-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.