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First Aid Services - Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival June 21st & 22nd 2025 - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract for First Aid Services at the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival scheduled for 21st and 22nd June 2025. The contracting authority is Bedford Borough Council, with the tender classified under the industry category of event services (CPV 79952000). The procurement was conducted as an open procedure. The award was made to St John Ambulance on 14th February 2025, for a contract valued at £3,312. The procurement stage is currently complete, and the contract will be active during the festival dates, with key locations encompassing the United Kingdom as well as several international regions including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the first aid and event services industry to showcase their expertise and grow their portfolio through high-profile public events. Companies well-suited to compete for similar tenders include those specialising in emergency medical services, particularly those with experience in providing event cover for large-scale public gatherings. Future opportunities may arise from establishing a successful track record with Bedford Borough Council, potentially leading to further contracts within the region and beyond. Business users can leverage these contracts to reinforce their market presence and enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Title

First Aid Services - Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival June 21st & 22nd 2025 - AWARD

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders from First Aid providers to take on the contract for the provision of first aid event cover at the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22f3f6e2-6619-44e2-855a-4981a74912f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7655aff6-e548-472d-81b5-50e4311f157e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,312 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST JOHN AMBULANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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