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Princess Live Event - Bedford Corn Exchange

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Apr 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process through their public authority, sub-central government category, to host the "Princess Live Event" at Bedford Corn Exchange. The contract was awarded directly to Darling Group UK LTD T/a Darling Productions UK for providing services formally classified under dance and performance entertainment. This process utilised a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold, and the contract was signed on 9th April 2025, with the performance period running from 10th April 2025 to 1st July 2027. The contract value is £30,000, excluding taxes, with a gross value of £36,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in entertainment services, particularly those involved with dance and performance, to collaborate with public authorities like Bedford Borough Council. While the direct award method in this instance may not open the door for direct competition, it highlights the value of establishing relationships with key public sector purchasers that can lead to future opportunities under similar event initiatives or related service requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in event production and a track record of delivering successful live entertainment performances could position themselves strategically for upcoming tenders by enhancing visibility and credibility among sub-central government buyers.

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Notice Title

Princess Live Event - Bedford Corn Exchange

Notice Description

Princess Live Event - Event at Bedford Corn Exchange

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050782
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016980-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 1 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
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

DARLING GROUP UK LTD T/A DARLING PRODUCTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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