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Show promoter

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council, a public authority under sub-central government classification, has completed a procurement process for a show promoter under procurement ID C BBC EN 07238. This involves entertainment services at the Corn Exchange, specifically a performance by John Cooper Clarke. The contract was awarded to Crosstown Concerts from Bristol and covers the region of UKH24 in the United Kingdom. The process, initiated as a tender and executed via a direct procurement method without competition due to urgency reasons, is now in the award stage. The contract signed on 29 November 2025, began on 30 November 2025 and will end on 1 November 2028, with a gross value of £28,000.

This procurement presents opportunities for entertainment service providers, particularly those specialising in organising and promoting performances. Businesses similar to Crosstown Concerts, which are large and possess the capacity to handle high-profile performances efficiently, would find this tender suitable for showcasing their expertise. The sector focuses on entertainment services, thereby offering businesses in this industry the potential to expand their portfolio and strengthen partnerships with local councils. Despite the direct award nature of this contract, future similar opportunities may arise where competitive bidding could be encouraged, allowing more businesses to participate and potentially stimulate growth within the entertainment sector.

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Notice Title

Show promoter

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Crosstown Concerts - Performance by John Cooper Clarke at the Corn Exchange

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011738-2026
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

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 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

CROSSTOWN CONCERTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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