Contract awardedAlcoholic drinks

Waiver - premium German beers and beverages for the Bedford Corn Exchange Beer Festival (23-25 May 2025)

Supply of a diverse range of authentic German beers including Weissbier, Rauchbier, Kolsch, Dunkel, and Bock for a specific festival event. The scope includes the provision of alcohol-free, export, and seasonal craft varieties, alongside the management of bottle and crate deposit schemes. The contract requires a specialist supplier with exclusive access to authentic imports to ensure event authenticity.

Awarded value
£30k
As published
Published
6 June 2025
Awarded
22 April 2025
Cave Direct Limited
Contract length
36 months
Ends 23 April 2028

What the contract covers

Supply and distribution of premium imported German beers and beverages for large-scale public events and hospitality festival requirements.

Terms and requirements

Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
36 months
Contract dates
23 April 2025 to 23 April 2028
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
CPV codes
15961000, 15980000

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  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto Cave Direct Limited
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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Bedford Borough Council

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Cave Direct Limited

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/955891/waiver-premium-german-beers-and-beverages-for-the-bedford-corn-exchange-beer-fes
Buyer reference
Not published
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05441d
Last checked
5 November 2026

Bedford Borough Council. Waiver - premium German beers and beverages for the Bedford Corn Exchange Beer Festival (23-25 May 2025). Contract award, 6 June 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/955891/waiver-premium-german-beers-and-beverages-for-the-bedford-corn-exchange-beer-fes (accessed 5 November 2026).