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Toilets for the Bedford River Festival 2026

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Bedford Borough Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK, pertains to the provision of portable toilets for the Bedford River Festival scheduled on 18th and 19th July 2026. The contract, identified as "Toilets for the Bedford River Festival 2026", has already reached the award stage, with the contract being active from 1st January to 30th July 2026. The procurement method was "Below threshold - unknown", suggesting a less formal process given the contract's value and scope, which is primarily within the services category, particularly event services. The geographical focus is within the UKH2 region, covering Bedford and the surrounding area.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those offering facilities management and sanitary services. The contract with Any Occasion Hire Limited, an SME based in Sharnbrook, indicates an openness to smaller, local businesses competing under similar future opportunities. Companies in the event services sector can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio, enhancing their presence within sub-central government projects and public festivals. The procurement design, suitable for SMEs, offers an approachable entry point for growth and increased market visibility in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Toilets for the Bedford River Festival 2026

Notice Description

Portable Toilets for the Bedford River Festival on 18th & 19th July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060589
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003044-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£25,010 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 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

ANY OCCASION HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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