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Festival Market for the Bedford River Festivals 2026, 2028, 2030

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the contracting process for the supply of specialist festival market services for the Bedford River Festivals in 2026, 2028, and 2030. The buyer is a sub-central government public authority based in Bedford, UK, and the contract was awarded on 14th January 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically event services, and the contract value is £90,450 with a gross amount of £108,540. The procurement process was conducted using a method below the threshold, with the contract period spanning from 22nd December 2025 to 30th August 2030.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in event management and services, particularly those specialising in the creation and supply of festival markets. SMEs such as MARKET PLACE (EUROPE) LIMITED, who secured the contract, exemplify the type of company well-suited to this procurement due to their expertise and capacity to deliver specialised services effectively. Such tenders can contribute significantly to business growth by providing long-term contracts with local government authorities, fostering partnerships, and enhancing industry reputation.

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Notice Title

Festival Market for the Bedford River Festivals 2026, 2028, 2030

Notice Description

Supply of Specialist Festival Market for the Bedford River Festivals in 2026, 2028, 2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060590
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003055-2026
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
£90,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 30 Aug 2030 4-5 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

MARKET PLACE (EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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