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Dinosaur Adventure Show event hosted at the Corn Exchange

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bedford Borough Council for the Dinosaur Adventure Show event, hosted at the Corn Exchange, has reached the award and contract stage as of 26th June 2025. This process falls under the services category with a primary focus on event services. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, and the contract has been awarded to Dinosaur Adventure Live Ltd, based in Harrow, Middlesex. The contract was signed on 8th June 2025, with a start date of 9th June 2025 and an end date of 9th June 2026, amounting to £36,000 gross.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the event services industry to gauge market demand for similar events and explore partnership or service provision opportunities with sub-central government authorities like Bedford Borough Council. SMEs specialising in entertainment, event management, or related services might find such tenders particularly beneficial, as they often require unique and engaging offerings that can draw significant public interest and assure regular collaborations. Understanding the dynamics of direct procurement at sub-central government levels can enable businesses to strategise effectively, potentially leading to growth and a stronger foothold in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Dinosaur Adventure Show event hosted at the Corn Exchange

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency This waiver is requested to facilitate payment to the external provider of the Dinosaur Adventure Show, a well established annual event hosted at the Corn Exchange. The payments - ticket settlements. Transferring net proceeds from ticket sales collected through our Box Office.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035300-2025
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2026 1-2 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

DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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