---
title: "Holiday Activities and Food Programme 22-25 - Canoe Trail"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06049c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
---

# Holiday Activities and Food Programme 22-25 - Canoe Trail

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06049c

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council, a sub-central government authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Holiday Activities and Food Programme 22-25," specifically involving services for children's holiday-camp. Located in Bedford, United Kingdom (region UKH24), the procurement was managed under a direct method, characterised by a waiver due to urgency reasons, and conducted below threshold limits without competition. The contract was signed on 15th September 2025, with the active award granted on 13th January 2026. The contract period extends from 16th September 2025 until 31st July 2026, and the gross contract value amounts to £60,185.60.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in children's services, notably those equipped to deliver holiday activity programmes. With a focus on delivering high-quality activities and food services, businesses like Canoe Trail Ltd, an SME with experience in such services, have successfully been awarded the contract. Companies possessing expertise in event management, children's recreational services, and catering could benefit significantly from engaging with similar procurement processes, enhancing competitiveness and facilitating growth within the industry.

## Notice

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Holiday Activities and Food Programme 22-25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002641-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,154 |

## 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 | CANOE TRAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 12:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002641-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002641-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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