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Marquee / Generators / PA Systems Hire - Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival June 21st & 22nd 2025 - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2025 at 12:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for hiring Marquees, Generators, and PA Systems for the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival on 21st and 22nd June 2025. The procurement, which falls under the Event Services industry category (CPV code 79952000), utilised an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Concept Event Solutions Limited on 17th February 2025. The contract's execution period is from 19th June 2025 to 23rd June 2025, and the total value of the award is GBP 4,900.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies in the event services sector, particularly those specialising in equipment hire for large events. The contract involves high-profile elements such as marquee setups, power generation, and public address systems, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses that can meet these specifications. Large companies with experience in delivering comprehensive event support services, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, are best suited for such tenders due to the scale and equipment requirements identified by Bedford Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marquee / Generators / PA Systems Hire - Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival June 21st & 22nd 2025 - AWARD

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders from Hire Companies to take on the contract for the supply of Marquees, Generators and a PA Systems at the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival 2025. The full specification is set out in section four of the ITT document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261ca7a7-0137-4788-b1a8-7354cce9304a
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
£4,900 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
17 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

CONCEPT EVENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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