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Water Sports Arena and Adventure Village for the Bedford River Festival 2026 & 2028

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Water Sports Arena and Adventure Village" project, planned as part of the Bedford River Festival for 2026 and 2028. This contract, awarded to Canoe Trail Ltd, falls under the services category of event services. Located in Bedford, UK (region UKH24), the procurement process started on 1st December 2025 and will conclude on 30th August 2028. The procurement utilised a "Below threshold - unknown" approach and is now in the award stage. The total contract value is £18,793.60, with the gross amount being £22,552.32.

The opportunity is significant for businesses specialising in organising and managing sporting and adventure events, especially those with experience in hosting large-scale outdoor festivals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in event services stand to benefit most, as the requirements include managing a water sports arena and adventure village. This project presents a lucrative chance for companies looking to showcase their prowess and enhance their portfolios by participating in a high-profile public event supported by a local government authority. The procurement method allows for increased participation from smaller enterprises, fostering a healthy competitive environment that encourages business growth and innovation.

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Notice Title

Water Sports Arena and Adventure Village for the Bedford River Festival 2026 & 2028

Notice Description

Provision and Management of Content for the Water Sports Arena and Adventure Village for the Bedford River Festival 2026 & 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06058c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003049-2026
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
£18,793 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Aug 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

CANOE TRAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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