---
title: "Toilets for the Bedford River Festival 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060589"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-14"
---

# Toilets for the Bedford River Festival 2026

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060589

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Bedford Borough Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK, pertains to the provision of portable toilets for the Bedford River Festival scheduled on 18th and 19th July 2026. The contract, identified as "Toilets for the Bedford River Festival 2026", has already reached the award stage, with the contract being active from 1st January to 30th July 2026. The procurement method was "Below threshold - unknown", suggesting a less formal process given the contract's value and scope, which is primarily within the services category, particularly event services. The geographical focus is within the UKH2 region, covering Bedford and the surrounding area.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those offering facilities management and sanitary services. The contract with Any Occasion Hire Limited, an SME based in Sharnbrook, indicates an openness to smaller, local businesses competing under similar future opportunities. Companies in the event services sector can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio, enhancing their presence within sub-central government projects and public festivals. The procurement design, suitable for SMEs, offers an approachable entry point for growth and increased market visibility in public sector projects.

## Notice

Portable Toilets for the Bedford River Festival on 18th & 19th July 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003044-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,010 |

## 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 | ANY OCCASION HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 11:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003044-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003044-2026
  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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