---
title: "Show provider for events held at the Corn Exchange"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0553d2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-26"
---

# Show provider for events held at the Corn Exchange

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0553d2

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process to appoint Off The Kerb Production LTD as the show provider for events held at the Corn Exchange. This contract falls under the services category, specifically event services, and was awarded without competition due to urgency reasons, supported by the direct procurement method under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The contract began on 11th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 11th June 2026, with a gross contract value of £96,000. The buying organisation, Bedford Borough Council, is located in Bedford and operates within the sub-central government classification in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKH24 region. Key details of this process were officially documented on 26th June 2025.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in show and event services. Although in this instance the procurement method did not involve competition, it highlights the ongoing demand for service providers who can facilitate events efficiently. Businesses that offer similar services or those capable of operating under urgent deadlines with streamlined operations may find opportunities in similar future tenders by local government bodies. Staying informed about opportunities from local councils like Bedford Borough Council could prove beneficial for companies looking to expand their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - The supplier is a show provider for events held at the Corn Exchange. As per our standard arrangement, tickets are sold through our in-house box office (Spectrix system) on behalf of the supplier. After the event, we transfer ticket sales income to the supplier as a settlement payment. This process ensures a streamlined customer experience and maintains consistent control over ticketing operations. The payment is based on final sales reports following the event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035258-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## 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 | OFF THE KERB PRODUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 08:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035258-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035258-2025
  26th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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