---
title: "Princess Live Event - Bedford Corn Exchange"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050782"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-25"
---

# Princess Live Event - Bedford Corn Exchange

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050782

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process through their public authority, sub-central government category, to host the "Princess Live Event" at Bedford Corn Exchange. The contract was awarded directly to Darling Group UK LTD T/a Darling Productions UK for providing services formally classified under dance and performance entertainment. This process utilised a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold, and the contract was signed on 9th April 2025, with the performance period running from 10th April 2025 to 1st July 2027. The contract value is £30,000, excluding taxes, with a gross value of £36,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in entertainment services, particularly those involved with dance and performance, to collaborate with public authorities like Bedford Borough Council. While the direct award method in this instance may not open the door for direct competition, it highlights the value of establishing relationships with key public sector purchasers that can lead to future opportunities under similar event initiatives or related service requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in event production and a track record of delivering successful live entertainment performances could position themselves strategically for upcoming tenders by enhancing visibility and credibility among sub-central government buyers.

## Notice

Princess Live Event - Event at Bedford Corn Exchange

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016980-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2025 - 1 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| 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 | DARLING GROUP UK LTD T/A DARLING PRODUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 10:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016980-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016980-2025
  25th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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