---
title: "Ice Cream Vans for the Bedford River Festival 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060582"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-14"
---

# Ice Cream Vans for the Bedford River Festival 2026

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060582

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## Summary

In a recently completed procurement process, Bedford Borough Council engaged in the acquisition of services for the Bedford River Festival 2026, specifically the provision of ice cream vans. Situated in Bedford, UK, with postal code MK42 9AP, the Council operates as a sub-central government public authority. The procurement, classified under the services category and involving event services, concluded with an award on 14th January 2026. Spanning the period from this date until 30th August 2026, the contract was valued at £27,750 net and £33,300 gross. The procurement method was below the threshold, indicating potential for smaller businesses to participate, and despite its completion, this event highlights opportunities in similar future projects.

This contract represents a lucrative business opportunity, especially for SMEs interested in the event services sector. Companies similar to MR & MRS WHIPPY LTD, the awarded supplier, should take note of such tenders for potential growth prospects. Those specialising in mobile food services or with experience in large public events would find this contract type particularly suitable, given the demand for similar services at festivals. Engaging with local councils and leveraging regional opportunities such as these can provide a stable revenue stream during event peak seasons.

## Notice

Supply of Ice Cream Vans for the Bedford River Festival 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003031-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,750 |

## 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 | MR & MRS WHIPPY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 11:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003031-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003031-2026
  14th 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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