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Ice Cream Concessions - Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival June 21st & 22nd 2025 - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

17 Feb 2025 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of ice cream concessions at the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival, set to take place on 21st and 22nd June 2025. Classified under the event services industry category (CPV code 79952000), the procurement process was completed through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £9,000, has been awarded to Whippy Ices Events Limited. The tender period concluded on 24th January 2025, and the contract will cover the event at the festival's location at MK42 9AP, Bedford, and potentially other regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. Key dates include the contract award on 14th February 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 17th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event services, particularly those specializing in providing food and beverage concessions. Whippy Ices Events Limited, an experienced supplier in the sector, capitalised on this opportunity, demonstrating the value of securing such contracts for business expansion. Companies within the event services industry, especially those with expertise in catering and mobile vending, will find similar tenders beneficial for gaining exposure, enhancing revenue streams, and partnering with local government organisations. While this specific contract does not cater exclusively to SMEs or VCSEs, all qualified businesses with relevant experience are encouraged to participate in future tenders to secure lucrative contracts such as this one.

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Notice Title

Ice Cream Concessions - Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival June 21st & 22nd 2025 - AWARD

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council (The Council) is inviting tenders from Ice Cream companies to take on the contract for the provision of ice cream vendors at the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival 2025. The full specification is set out in section four of this document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9deb4377-a957-4bc5-bf1e-acdc05e1bb77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852a3821-e9e1-4915-bd70-62f929458d15
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
£9,000 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
Katie Lewis
Contact Email
katie.lewis@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234 228759

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

WHIPPY ICES EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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