---
title: "Show promoter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c23"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-10"
---

# Show promoter

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c23

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council, a public authority under sub-central government classification, has completed a procurement process for a show promoter under procurement ID C BBC EN 07238. This involves entertainment services at the Corn Exchange, specifically a performance by John Cooper Clarke. The contract was awarded to Crosstown Concerts from Bristol and covers the region of UKH24 in the United Kingdom. The process, initiated as a tender and executed via a direct procurement method without competition due to urgency reasons, is now in the award stage. The contract signed on 29 November 2025, began on 30 November 2025 and will end on 1 November 2028, with a gross value of £28,000.

This procurement presents opportunities for entertainment service providers, particularly those specialising in organising and promoting performances. Businesses similar to Crosstown Concerts, which are large and possess the capacity to handle high-profile performances efficiently, would find this tender suitable for showcasing their expertise. The sector focuses on entertainment services, thereby offering businesses in this industry the potential to expand their portfolio and strengthen partnerships with local councils. Despite the direct award nature of this contract, future similar opportunities may arise where competitive bidding could be encouraged, allowing more businesses to participate and potentially stimulate growth within the entertainment sector.

## Notice

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Crosstown Concerts - Performance by John Cooper Clarke at the Corn Exchange

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011738-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,000 |

## 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 | CROSSTOWN CONCERTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 11:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011738-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011738-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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