Scope
Description
Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Security Services for the next 3 Bedford River Festivals hosted in summer 2026; 2028 and 2030. The Council are looking for Security Suppliers highly experienced in Events and Events Security Management.
Total value (estimated)
- £330,000 excluding VAT
- £395,999 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 September 2025 to 1 September 2030
- 4 years, 11 months, 17 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79952000 - Event services
Submission
Tender submission deadline
21 August 2025, 12:59am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Price and Quality - see ITT for details |
Price |
Weighting description
Price and Quality - see ITT for details
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Bedford Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLCV-4616-VTHL
Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AP
United Kingdom
Region: UKH24 - Bedford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government