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Concession Contract for a New Major Music Festival

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Concession Contract for a New Major Music Festival”. Bids close on 16 October 2026, 17:00 BST; the estimated value is £2.5 million. Who can bid: Suitably qualified and experienced festival promoters and event organisers. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Concession to run a major music festival at Myrtle Park, Bradford, for experienced festival promoters

Bradford Council is seeking a promoter to develop and deliver future editions of a major music festival at Myrtle Park, Bradford, under a concession contract. The estimated value is £2,500,000 excluding VAT, with contract dates from 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2029 and a possible extension to 15 November 2031. It is a services contract, also categorised as works, open to small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Who can win it

  • Suitably qualified and experienced festival promoters and event organisers

Key facts

Estimated value
£2.5 million
Contract period
16 November 2026 to 15 November 2029, possible extension to 15 November 2031
How bids are judged
Quality and Social Value
Published
11 Sep 2026

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