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title: "Provision of Bars - Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival June 21st & 22nd 2025 - AWARD"
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# Provision of Bars - Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival June 21st & 22nd 2025 - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67aaeedf-222c-4731-8fda-a14474996e3a

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract to 3B1G Events LTD for the provision of bars at the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival, which will take place on 21st and 22nd June 2025. This procurement falls under the event services industry category (CPV 79952000) and encompasses locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 14th February 2025 following an open procedure tender. The contract period spans from 19th June 2025 to 23rd June 2025. Key personnel from Bedford Borough Council involved in this process include Katie Lewis, reachable via Katie.Lewis@bedford.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event services, particularly those specialising in bar operations. It offers a platform to showcase expertise at a high-profile local event, potentially attracting future contracts and enhancing business visibility. Companies experienced in managing multiple bar setups at large events would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders, supporting growth and expansion in this sector. Despite this contract specifically being unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, it highlights the potential for larger enterprises to secure government contracts within the events industry.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council (The Council) is inviting tenders from Bar Companies to take on the contract for the provision of 3 bars at the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival 2025. Specification in section 4 of ITT document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc9fd45-ac0e-4b50-aec4-6c5f82a8837d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 3B1G EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc9fd45-ac0e-4b50-aec4-6c5f82a8837d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc9fd45-ac0e-4b50-aec4-6c5f82a8837d
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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