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title: "Ice Cream Concessions - Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival June 21st & 22nd 2025 - AWARD"
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# Ice Cream Concessions - Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival June 21st & 22nd 2025 - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9deb4377-a957-4bc5-bf1e-acdc05e1bb77

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of ice cream concessions at the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival, set to take place on 21st and 22nd June 2025. Classified under the event services industry category (CPV code 79952000), the procurement process was completed through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £9,000, has been awarded to Whippy Ices Events Limited. The tender period concluded on 24th January 2025, and the contract will cover the event at the festival's location at MK42 9AP, Bedford, and potentially other regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. Key dates include the contract award on 14th February 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 17th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event services, particularly those specializing in providing food and beverage concessions. Whippy Ices Events Limited, an experienced supplier in the sector, capitalised on this opportunity, demonstrating the value of securing such contracts for business expansion. Companies within the event services industry, especially those with expertise in catering and mobile vending, will find similar tenders beneficial for gaining exposure, enhancing revenue streams, and partnering with local government organisations. While this specific contract does not cater exclusively to SMEs or VCSEs, all qualified businesses with relevant experience are encouraged to participate in future tenders to secure lucrative contracts such as this one.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council (The Council) is inviting tenders from Ice Cream companies to take on the contract for the provision of ice cream vendors at the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival 2025. The full specification is set out in section four of this document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852a3821-e9e1-4915-bd70-62f929458d15 |
| 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 | 20 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,000 |
| 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 | WHIPPY ICES EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852a3821-e9e1-4915-bd70-62f929458d15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852a3821-e9e1-4915-bd70-62f929458d15
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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