Scope
Reference
CBMC-PTR-236-2025-32
Description
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is inviting quotations for the provision of Entertainment Service at Darley Street Market. The contract will require the successful supplier to plan, book, coordinate and deliver live entertainment and performances to support the market's programme of events and activities. This includes liaison with artists and performers, scheduling, coordination of technical and operational requirements, and support for associated marketing activity. The Contract is expected to be for an initial period of one (1) year, with the option to extend for up to two (2) further one-year periods (1+1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and in accordance with the Council's requirements. The maximum contract term is therefore three (3) years. The estimated annual contract value is up to £50,000 per annum (excluding VAT). This figure is an estimate only and the Council gives no guarantee as to the actual value of services commissioned under the Contract. All cost associated with delivery of the service, including artist fees, management and administration, technical equipment, third-party services, marketing materials and any other necessary expenses, must be included within the supplier's submitted pricing. Suppliers are required to complete and submit: 1- The ITQ supplier Submission document 2- The Pricing Matrix All documents must be fully completed and uploaded via the YORtender e-tendering portal by the stated deadline. All clarification questions and quotation submission must be submitted via the YORtender portal. Submission received by any other method will not be accepted.
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2027
- Possible extension to 30 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract is for an initial period of twelve (12) months, with the option to extend for up to two(12) months each, subject to satisfactory performance and at the Authority's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92300000 - Entertainment services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
Contract locations
- UKE41 - Bradford
Participation
Conditions of participation
There are no reserved participation requirements. Supplier must meet the conditions of participation as set out in the ITQ documentation.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 March 2026, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
19 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRICE | price is weighted 50% |
Price | 50% |
| QUALITY | quality is weighted 50% |
Quality | 40% |
| SOCIAL VALUE | social value is weighted 10% |
Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWW-4714-TBHN
Britannia House, Hall Ings
Bradford
BD1 1HX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Faruk Quadri
Telephone: +44 77730000000
Email: Faruk.Quadri@bradford.gov.uk
Website: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public authority - central government