---
title: "Provision of FunFair rides and attractions for the Bedford River Festival"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058340"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058340.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-07"
---

# Provision of FunFair rides and attractions for the Bedford River Festival

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058340

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council, located in Bedford, United Kingdom, has initiated an open procurement process under the public authority sub-central government category. The tender, titled "Provision of FunFair rides and attractions for the Bedford River Festival," is classified under the event services industry. The successful contractor will provide services for the festivals in 2026, 2028, and 2030, with the procurement specifically targeted at SME companies. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions welcomed until 26 August 2025, and services scheduled to commence on 1 October 2025. This opportunity is operating below the threshold in an open competition format, allowing broad accessibility to potential vendors.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those capable of delivering amusement and recreational attractions. Companies with experience in organising and managing public events can leverage this contract to secure long-term engagement, offering their services across several years. Furthermore, SMEs are especially encouraged to participate, aligning with the contract's suitability criteria, potentially bolstering their business growth and expanding their reach within the UK market. Interested suppliers can access submission details and further documentation through the designated online portal.

## Notice

Provision of FunFair rides and attractions for the Bedford River Festival 2026, 2028, 2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046854-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 11:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046854-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046854-2025
  7th August 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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