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Key Projects

Bluecaps

Our team of Bluecaps help over 100,000 customers each year. Along with our dedicated Police Community Support Officers, they ensure that the town feels safe and business crime issues are promptly resolved. Read more

Retail Radiolink
BedfordBID runs one of the largest Retail Radiolink schemes in the country with over 180 members sharing up to the minute information with Police, Bluecaps and CCTV. Read more

Wipe:Out
BedfordBID Bluecaps logged, photographed and arranged the removal of up to 1,000 pieces of graffiti last year, as part of the Wipe:Out scheme, helping to keep our Town Centre graffiti-free. Read more

Child:Safe
Over 200 businesses working together to ensure children are safer in Bedford Town Centre, with the help of special numbered Child:Safe wristbands. Read more

Bedford Town Centre Gift Vouchers
Over £100,000 worth of Town Centre vouchers have been sold to businesses and customers, and are redeemable at over 180 different stores and retailers in the Town Centre. Read more

Indulge InBedford
Up to £2,500 in advertising offered to participating restaurants via newspaper, radio and brochures, increasing some restaurant takings by as much as 20%. Read more

Be Beautiful In Bedford
Top hair and beauty salons showcase their products and services during the Be Beautiful In Bedford promotion, produced by BedfordBID. Read more

New York Paris Milan Bedford
Over 30 businesses showcasing over 300 brand names and designer wear, available in our Town Centre. Read more

Out of the Blue
High profile summer entertainment and activities bringing in up to 20,000 more people into Bedford Town Centre. Read more

Christmas In Bedford
BedfordBID runs various promotions and offers in time for Christmas, including leaflets, events and glossy brochures. Read more

Advertising & Marketing
BedfordBID advertises major events, promotions and town centre businesses in magazines, newspapers, radio, flyers and on the web. Read more

Parking and Park & Ride Offers
BedfordBID frequently works alongside the local councils to offer discounts or free parking, plus special offers for users of Park & Ride. Read more

Café Seating
BedfordBID saves cafes over £3,000 per year, after driving down the café seating charge from £3,800 to just £250. Café society can flourish in the town making it more appealing to more visitors who in turn spend more in local shops. Read more

DriveTime
75 independent businesses enjoy FREE radio advertising worth £10,000 pa as part of a special contract organised by BedfordBID with Heart. Read more

Allianz Insurance Offer
BedfordBID has negotiated a deal with well known Insurance company Allianz to provide competitive quotes exclusively available for BID businesses. Read more

For more information about these, and the other projects BedfordBID carries out, call our office on freephone 0800 013 0339.