---
title: "Water Sports Arena and Adventure Village for the Bedford River Festival 2026 & 2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06058c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-14"
---

# Water Sports Arena and Adventure Village for the Bedford River Festival 2026 & 2028

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06058c

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Water Sports Arena and Adventure Village" project, planned as part of the Bedford River Festival for 2026 and 2028. This contract, awarded to Canoe Trail Ltd, falls under the services category of event services. Located in Bedford, UK (region UKH24), the procurement process started on 1st December 2025 and will conclude on 30th August 2028. The procurement utilised a "Below threshold - unknown" approach and is now in the award stage. The total contract value is £18,793.60, with the gross amount being £22,552.32.

The opportunity is significant for businesses specialising in organising and managing sporting and adventure events, especially those with experience in hosting large-scale outdoor festivals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in event services stand to benefit most, as the requirements include managing a water sports arena and adventure village. This project presents a lucrative chance for companies looking to showcase their prowess and enhance their portfolios by participating in a high-profile public event supported by a local government authority. The procurement method allows for increased participation from smaller enterprises, fostering a healthy competitive environment that encourages business growth and innovation.

## Notice

Provision and Management of Content for the Water Sports Arena and Adventure Village for the Bedford River Festival 2026 & 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003049-2026 |
| 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 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,793 |

## 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

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 11:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003049-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003049-2026
  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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