Security Services for the 2026, 2028 & 2030 River Festivals

Bedford Borough Council
East of England
Open procedure
9 October 2025 to 13 August 2030

Provision of comprehensive security services for three biennial Bedford River Festivals scheduled for 2026, 2028, and 2030. The scope requires experienced event security management to ensure public safety and site security during these multi-day outdoor events.

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Awarded value: £373k; As published
Published: 24 July 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 29 August 2025; McKenzie Arnold Group Limited
Contract length: 58 months; Ends 13 August 2030

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of professional event security and crowd management services for large-scale public festivals and outdoor community events.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
24 July 2025
Contract awardedto McKenzie Arnold Group Limited
29 August 2025
Contract starts
9 October 2025
Contract ends
13 August 2030

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Type: Council
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How it compares

4.4× the typical event security contract (£85k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/324901/security-services-for-the-2026-2028-and-2030-river-festivals
Buyer reference: BBC EN 03921
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-056564
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Bedford Borough Council. Security Services for the 2026, 2028 & 2030 River Festivals. Contract award, 24 July 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/324901/security-services-for-the-2026-2028-and-2030-river-festivals (accessed 12 October 2026).