---
title: "Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Forbidden Nights, Showplanr"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0672bf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Forbidden Nights, Showplanr

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0672bf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Forbidden Nights, Showplanr" was conducted by Bedford Borough Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category. The procurement, which falls under the services category for entertainment services, took place in the UK region UKH24, and involved a non-competitive direct award below the threshold, due to urgency reasons. The process commenced with the tender initiation and reached the contract stage, with the contract being awarded and activated as of 26 June 2025, and expected to remain in effect until 26 June 2028. The total contract value amounts to £60,000, with a gross value of £72,000, and the contract was formalised on 25 June 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in entertainment services, particularly those capable of responding swiftly to urgent requirements without competitive bidding. Large enterprises like ShowPlanr Ltd, which secured this contract, can benefit from the stability provided by a three-year service agreement. Businesses looking to engage in direct award contracts can leverage such opportunities to gain a foothold in publicly funded projects, provided they can offer the required services under short timelines. The strategic collaboration with Bedford Borough Council could lead to enhanced visibility and further opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Forbidden Nights, Showplanr - Ticket Sales

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026828-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## 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 | SHOWPLANR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026828-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026828-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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