--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Management of 'Come and Try Activity Arena' at the River Festival, Sports Village 2022" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20bac194-f2be-470a-aee8-9c3c86e4075b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20bac194-f2be-470a-aee8-9c3c86e4075b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20bac194-f2be-470a-aee8-9c3c86e4075b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20bac194-f2be-470a-aee8-9c3c86e4075b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-28" --- # Invitation to Tender for Management of 'Come and Try Activity Arena' at the River Festival, Sports Village 2022 Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20bac194-f2be-470a-aee8-9c3c86e4075b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20bac194-f2be-470a-aee8-9c3c86e4075b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20bac194-f2be-470a-aee8-9c3c86e4075b.json) ## Summary Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the management of the 'Come and Try Activity Arena' at the River Festival, taking place at the Sports Village on 23rd and 24th July 2022. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 29th April 2022 at 12:00 PM. The event, classified under event services (CPV 79952000), is anticipated to attract thousands of visitors, providing an excellent platform for showcasing various sporting activities. Interested parties can access more information through the In-Tend e-procurement portal. This tender presents a vibrant opportunity for businesses in the events management and cultural services sectors to expand their outreach and client base. Companies specialising in event organisation, sports management, and community engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the expected high public turnout and the emphasis on providing a diverse range of activities. The open procurement method also encourages a wide variety of bidders, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). ## Notice Invitation to Tender for Management of 'Come and Try Activity Arena' at the River Festival, Sports Village 2022 The River Festival is one of the largest free outdoor events in the United Kingdom, so we expect 1000s of visitors to visit the Sports Village and spend time watching activities, trying out new sports and collecting information about the wide range of sports clubs and organisations in the Borough. The Sports Village has a number of activities available, such as watching performances on the stage, taking part in the 'Come and Try Activity Arena', trying different activities provided directly by organisations in their designated marquees and areas. The contract would for Saturday 23rd July 2022 and Sunday 24th July 2022. Additional information: Please register your interest via Intend. Access to the online tender and associated documents are available on the In-Tend e-procurement portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home Delivery Notes The River Festival is one of the largest free outdoor events in the United Kingdom, so we expect 1000s of visitors to visit the Sports Village and spend time watching activities, trying out new sports and collecting information about the wide range of sports clubs and organisations in the Borough. The Sports Village has a number of activities available, such as watching performances on the stage, taking part in the 'Come and Try Activity Arena', trying different activities provided directly by organisations in their designated marquees and areas. The contract would for Saturday 23rd July 2022 and Sunday 24th July 2022. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a3e3c2-a391-47cb-8055-c64ebaf5c43e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jul 2022 - 24 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ENGLAND | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services - 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2022 at 08:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a3e3c2-a391-47cb-8055-c64ebaf5c43e - 28 Mar 2022 at 08:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a3e3c2-a391-47cb-8055-c64ebaf5c43e - 24 Mar 2022 at 14:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a3e3c2-a391-47cb-8055-c64ebaf5c43e - 24 Mar 2022 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a3e3c2-a391-47cb-8055-c64ebaf5c43e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a3e3c2-a391-47cb-8055-c64ebaf5c43e 28th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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