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Published 21 May 2026, 08:56 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Entertainment Provision - Darley Street Market

Official notice

Authority: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (Local council)

Below threshold - limited competitionSME suitable
Sectors: Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92) Delivery: North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
+6 moreEast Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)South West (UKK)
Awarded value£126,522published award · exc. VAT
Awarded 21 Apr 2026
Awarded to George Riley

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The contract is for the provision of live entertainment programming at Darley Street Market.

The services include the planning, coordination and delivery of a year‑round programme of live entertainment to support footfall, dwell time and customer experience within the market.

The provider is responsible for sourcing and managing performers, scheduling events, ensuring compliance with relevant licensing and health and safety requirements, and supporting the Council's social value objectives through local engagement and skills development opportunities.

The initial contract term is one year, with the option to extend for up to two further one‑year periods, subject to satisfactory performance.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Awarded
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West
92300000 Entertainment services

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - limited competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
21 May 2026, 08:56 BST
Last source update
28 May 2026, 09:02 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-050028
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e5e Find a Tender

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 May 2026
  1. Contract award notice published
    21 May 2026, 08:56 BST
    UK6
  2. Contract signature expected
    21 May 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  3. Contract details notice published
    28 May 2026, 09:02 BST
    UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £126,5221 award exc. VAT
Bids received 21 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 21 May 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
George RileySME22 May 2026 – 7 May 2027 · up to 7 May 2029Extensions: The contract includes up to two optional extension periods of one year each. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory performance, continued service need, and agreement by the Council. The Council is under no obligation to exercise the extension options. · Options: The contract includes options to extend the initial term by up to two additional one‑year periods, subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by the Council. No other options for additional purchases are included.£126,52221 Apr 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • Entertainment Provision - Darley Street Market · George RileySME

    Signed
    21 May 2026
    Value
    £126,522
    Period
    22 May 2026 – 7 May 2027 · up to 7 May 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The contract includes up to two optional extension periods of one year each. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory performance, continued service need, and agreement by the Council. The Council is under no obligation to exercise the extension options.
    Options
    The contract includes options to extend the initial term by up to two additional one‑year periods, subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by the Council. No other options for additional purchases are included.

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
2final-stage tenders10—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PBWW-4714-TBHN City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, Yorkshire & Humber, BD1 1HXContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • George RileyAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PMVB-5125-RMWV 7 Park Grove Shipley, Shipley, Yorkshire & Humber, BD18 4DRContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender