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Provision of Bars - Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival June 21st & 22nd 2025 - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract to 3B1G Events LTD for the provision of bars at the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival, which will take place on 21st and 22nd June 2025. This procurement falls under the event services industry category (CPV 79952000) and encompasses locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 14th February 2025 following an open procedure tender. The contract period spans from 19th June 2025 to 23rd June 2025. Key personnel from Bedford Borough Council involved in this process include Katie Lewis, reachable via Katie.Lewis@bedford.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event services, particularly those specialising in bar operations. It offers a platform to showcase expertise at a high-profile local event, potentially attracting future contracts and enhancing business visibility. Companies experienced in managing multiple bar setups at large events would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders, supporting growth and expansion in this sector. Despite this contract specifically being unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, it highlights the potential for larger enterprises to secure government contracts within the events industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Bars - Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival June 21st & 22nd 2025 - AWARD

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council (The Council) is inviting tenders from Bar Companies to take on the contract for the provision of 3 bars at the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival 2025. Specification in section 4 of ITT document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67aaeedf-222c-4731-8fda-a14474996e3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc9fd45-ac0e-4b50-aec4-6c5f82a8837d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£4,500 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
18 Jun 2025 - 23 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

3B1G EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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