---
title: "Security Services for the 2026, 28 & 30 River Festivals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052c1e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052c1e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-04"
---

# Security Services for the 2026, 28 & 30 River Festivals

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052c1e

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for Security Services aimed at upcoming Bedford River Festivals in 2026, 2028, and 2030. As a sub-central government public authority located in Bedford, United Kingdom, the Council is seeking experienced security firms to manage event security for these well-attended festivals. The procurement process is conducted through open competition. Interested parties should note that electronic submissions are accepted until 25th June 2025, and contracts are set for commencement on 1st October 2025, lasting until 1st August 2030. The industry category for this procurement falls under security and event services.

This tender presents strategic opportunities for firms specialising in event security services to expand their portfolio with a long-term contract structured around high-profile community festivals. Suitable businesses will likely possess significant expertise in both event management and security operations, ensuring a blend of quality and competitive pricing, as outlined in the award criteria. With a projected gross value of £252,000, this offers a substantial business development chance for security service providers proficient in managing large-scale public events in diversified settings.

## Notice

1.1 Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Security Services for the next 3 Bedford River Festivals hosted in summer 2026; 2028 and 2030. The Council are looking for Security Suppliers highly experienced in Events and Events Security Management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029748-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 1 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | £210,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 09:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029748-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029748-2025
  4th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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