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Stuart Michael Performance

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Stuart Michael Performance" within the services category, specifically focusing on dance and performance entertainment services. The procurement, completed using a direct method below the threshold without competition, pertains to a performance at the Bedford Corn Exchange. This contract was signed on 7th August 2025, with an active period from 8th August 2025 to 30th July 2028. Located in Bedford, United Kingdom, the contract represents a gross value of £43,200. The procurement process is at the award stage and is governed under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents opportunities for growth for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in performance and entertainment services. Businesses specializing in event performances and having experience with local government contracts will find this tender particularly beneficial, as it allows them to engage with sub-central government authorities like Bedford Borough Council. Such engagements can enhance visibility and provide a reference point for future opportunities in similar sectors or locations.

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Notice Title

Stuart Michael Performance

Notice Description

Waiver - Sole Trader Reasons - Stuart Michael performance at the Bedford Corn exchange

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057565-2025
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
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 30 Jul 2028 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

STUART MICHAEL HANCOCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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