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Security Services for the 2026, 2028 & 2030 River Festivals

Bedford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 09:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Sep 2025 at 15:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 12:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for security services related to the 2026, 2028, and 2030 River Festivals, a significant event taking place in Bedford, United Kingdom. The tender titled "Security Services for the 2026, 2028 & 2030 River Festivals" was handled through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to McKenzie Arnold Group Limited, effective from 9th October 2025 until 13th August 2030. The procurement targeted the public security and event sectors, classified under CPV codes 75241000 and 79952000, respectively. The main procurement stage was completed with a signed contract amounting to a gross value of £447,067.43.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses with proficiency in event security management, particularly those experienced in handling large public gatherings. Companies specializing in security and event services can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and gain visibility in high-profile public events. SMEs with a proven track record in delivering reliable security solutions for festivals and similar events would find this an ideal contract to showcase their capabilities and compete against established players in the market. The contract's strategic long-term commitment also allows firms to plan business growth and resource allocations effectively over the five-year span.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Services for the 2026, 2028 & 2030 River Festivals

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Security Services for the next 3 Bedford River Festivals hosted in summer 2026; 2028 and 2030. The Council are looking for Security Suppliers highly experienced in Events and Events Security Management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056564
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063555-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£372,556 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£372,556 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 202512 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 13 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bedford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Postcode Area
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

McKenzie Arnold Group Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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