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Invitation to Tender for Management of 'Come and Try Activity Arena' at the River Festival, Sports Village 2022

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the management of the 'Come and Try Activity Arena' at the River Festival, taking place at the Sports Village on 23rd and 24th July 2022. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 29th April 2022 at 12:00 PM. The event, classified under event services (CPV 79952000), is anticipated to attract thousands of visitors, providing an excellent platform for showcasing various sporting activities. Interested parties can access more information through the In-Tend e-procurement portal.

This tender presents a vibrant opportunity for businesses in the events management and cultural services sectors to expand their outreach and client base. Companies specialising in event organisation, sports management, and community engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the expected high public turnout and the emphasis on providing a diverse range of activities. The open procurement method also encourages a wide variety of bidders, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Management of 'Come and Try Activity Arena' at the River Festival, Sports Village 2022

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender for Management of 'Come and Try Activity Arena' at the River Festival, Sports Village 2022 The River Festival is one of the largest free outdoor events in the United Kingdom, so we expect 1000s of visitors to visit the Sports Village and spend time watching activities, trying out new sports and collecting information about the wide range of sports clubs and organisations in the Borough. The Sports Village has a number of activities available, such as watching performances on the stage, taking part in the 'Come and Try Activity Arena', trying different activities provided directly by organisations in their designated marquees and areas. The contract would for Saturday 23rd July 2022 and Sunday 24th July 2022. Additional information: Please register your interest via Intend. Access to the online tender and associated documents are available on the In-Tend e-procurement portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home Delivery Notes The River Festival is one of the largest free outdoor events in the United Kingdom, so we expect 1000s of visitors to visit the Sports Village and spend time watching activities, trying out new sports and collecting information about the wide range of sports clubs and organisations in the Borough. The Sports Village has a number of activities available, such as watching performances on the stage, taking part in the 'Come and Try Activity Arena', trying different activities provided directly by organisations in their designated marquees and areas. The contract would for Saturday 23rd July 2022 and Sunday 24th July 2022. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a3e3c2-a391-47cb-8055-c64ebaf5c43e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jul 2022 - 24 Jul 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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