Concession Contract for a New Major Music Festival

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Published: Sep 11, 2026

Updated: Sep 11, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a concession contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.5 million. Proposals must be submitted before October 16, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for concession in the information and communication technology sector. Concession contracts involve the operation or management of public assets or services, typically requiring significant financial capacity and operational expertise. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 086658-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has issued 380 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 261 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Concession contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £2,500,000 - £2,500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 086658-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 16, 2026. You have 35 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.