---
title: "Security Services for the 2026, 2028 & 2030 River Festivals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056564"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056564.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-09"
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# Security Services for the 2026, 2028 & 2030 River Festivals

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056564

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for security services related to the 2026, 2028, and 2030 River Festivals, a significant event taking place in Bedford, United Kingdom. The tender titled "Security Services for the 2026, 2028 & 2030 River Festivals" was handled through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to McKenzie Arnold Group Limited, effective from 9th October 2025 until 13th August 2030. The procurement targeted the public security and event sectors, classified under CPV codes 75241000 and 79952000, respectively. The main procurement stage was completed with a signed contract amounting to a gross value of £447,067.43.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses with proficiency in event security management, particularly those experienced in handling large public gatherings. Companies specializing in security and event services can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and gain visibility in high-profile public events. SMEs with a proven track record in delivering reliable security solutions for festivals and similar events would find this an ideal contract to showcase their capabilities and compete against established players in the market. The contract's strategic long-term commitment also allows firms to plan business growth and resource allocations effectively over the five-year span.

## Notice

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/063555-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 13 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| Lots value | £330,000 |
| Awards value | £372,556 |
| Contracts value | £372,556 |

## 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 | MCKENZIE ARNOLD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 08:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063555-2025
- 1 Sep 2025 at 14:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052896-2025
- 24 Jul 2025 at 11:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042748-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063555-2025
  9th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052896-2025
  1st September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042748-2025
  24th July 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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