Award

Barrier Hire - Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival June 21st & 22nd 2025 - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2025 at 12:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract for barrier hire for the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival, scheduled for 21st and 22nd June 2025. The procurement falls under the event services industry category, and the contract's delivery addresses include Bedford, the UK, and several international locations. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, reached the award stage on 14th February 2025. The contract period will commence on 19th June 2025 and end on 23rd June 2025, ensuring the timely setup and dismantling of barriers for the event.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those capable of providing large-scale barrier hire. The awarded contract, valued at £1,893.50, was given to Brandon Hire Station, a supplier based in Bristol. While the requirement did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, it remains an attractive proposition for well-established firms in the industry looking to expand their market presence through significant public events. Companies with a robust supply chain and logistical capabilities will be well-suited to compete in such tenders, paving the way for future public contracts and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barrier Hire - Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival June 21st & 22nd 2025 - AWARD

Notice Description

Contract specification in section 4 of the attached ITT document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc6e737c-f13a-492d-be06-9d6f73c66a9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10145370-1192-4280-8731-4844e81f8c9e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£1,893 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRANDON HIRE STATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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