---
title: "Festival Market for the Bedford River Festivals 2026, 2028, 2030"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060590"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-14"
---

# Festival Market for the Bedford River Festivals 2026, 2028, 2030

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060590

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed the contracting process for the supply of specialist festival market services for the Bedford River Festivals in 2026, 2028, and 2030. The buyer is a sub-central government public authority based in Bedford, UK, and the contract was awarded on 14th January 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically event services, and the contract value is £90,450 with a gross amount of £108,540. The procurement process was conducted using a method below the threshold, with the contract period spanning from 22nd December 2025 to 30th August 2030.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in event management and services, particularly those specialising in the creation and supply of festival markets. SMEs such as MARKET PLACE (EUROPE) LIMITED, who secured the contract, exemplify the type of company well-suited to this procurement due to their expertise and capacity to deliver specialised services effectively. Such tenders can contribute significantly to business growth by providing long-term contracts with local government authorities, fostering partnerships, and enhancing industry reputation.

## Notice

Supply of Specialist Festival Market for the Bedford River Festivals in 2026, 2028, 2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003055-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 30 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,450 |

## 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 | MARKET PLACE (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 11:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003055-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003055-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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