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Holiday Activities and Food Programme 22-25 - Canoe Trail

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council, a sub-central government authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Holiday Activities and Food Programme 22-25," specifically involving services for children's holiday-camp. Located in Bedford, United Kingdom (region UKH24), the procurement was managed under a direct method, characterised by a waiver due to urgency reasons, and conducted below threshold limits without competition. The contract was signed on 15th September 2025, with the active award granted on 13th January 2026. The contract period extends from 16th September 2025 until 31st July 2026, and the gross contract value amounts to £60,185.60.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in children's services, notably those equipped to deliver holiday activity programmes. With a focus on delivering high-quality activities and food services, businesses like Canoe Trail Ltd, an SME with experience in such services, have successfully been awarded the contract. Companies possessing expertise in event management, children's recreational services, and catering could benefit significantly from engaging with similar procurement processes, enhancing competitiveness and facilitating growth within the industry.

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Notice Title

Holiday Activities and Food Programme 22-25 - Canoe Trail

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Holiday Activities and Food Programme 22-25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06049c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002641-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,154 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

CANOE TRAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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