Christmas Market Operator for Leeds City Square

Leeds City CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-066773Procurement Act 2023Concession contractactive
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Published

19 Jun 2026

Description

The Council is seeking a Trader (Licensee) to deliver its annual Christmas Market on City Square in Leeds City Centre. The Christmas Market is designed to attract visitors to Leeds City Centre and provide a high-quality customer experience. The Council expects the tenderer to provide three key components to make up the Christmas market:  1. Christmas market stalls, offering a range of different products  2. A maximum of two bars (not including Gluhwein stalls)  3. A range of additional animation, features and entertainment to encourage dwell time, some of which must be free to use and engage with.

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Standalone contract
Contract dates
26 Apr 2026 to 31 Jan 2030
Possible extension to 31 Jan 2031

1 x 12 months, to be taken in any combination

CPV classifications
79952000
Contract locations
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

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QualityPrice / quality combined approach as defined within the tender documents. The contract will be awarded to the tenderer who meets the minimum quality thresholds and offers the most advantageous tender, in accordance with the criteria set out in the tender documentation.quality1.00%

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None

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Below threshold - open competition

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