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Ticket Sales - Entertainers Show Provider Ltd

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by Bedford Borough Council, located in Bedford, UK. The tender titled "Ticket Sales - Entertainers Show Provider Ltd" focused on services related to dance and performance entertainment. This procurement, identified by the legislative basis as UKPGA 2023/54, followed a direct procurement method due to urgency reasons and was executed below the threshold without competition. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 20th June 2025 and concluding on 20th June 2026. The awarded supplier, Entertainers Show Provider Ltd, is situated in London and is classified as a large business.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in dance and performance entertainment services. The procurement was completed through a direct method, beneficial for businesses ready to respond swiftly to urgent requirements. Although competition was not a part of this procurement, entities in similar sectors should remain aware of future opportunities with Bedford Borough Council. Businesses prepared to offer high-quality, rapid response services and those with an ability to navigate direct procurement processes stand to benefit significantly.

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Notice Title

Ticket Sales - Entertainers Show Provider Ltd

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Entertainers Show Provider Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002390-2026
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
Large

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
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 20 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

ENTERTAINERS SHOW PROVIDER LTD ENTERTAINERS MAGIC OF MOTOWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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