Concept Event Solutions

What Concept Event Solutions does

Concept Event Solutions is a UK-based event infrastructure hire and event management company headquartered in Cardington, Bedfordshire, with a secondary office in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. Founded in 2003, the company supplies physical event assets and full-service event production to corporate clients, festivals, weddings, and film/TV productions. Its product portfolio spans trailer-mounted mobile stages (4.5m to 10m), modular and festival staging, audio-visual systems, diesel generators (5-10KVA to 120KVA), LED and conventional lighting including 9m towable lighting towers, marquees and tents, dance floors, DJ and live entertainment services, refrigeration trailers, luxury toilet trailers, and 6-bay portable shower units. The company positions itself as a one-stop-shop for coordinated event infrastructure rather than a single-category supplier, supported by PLASA membership, SafeContractor accreditation, PAT-tested equipment, and public and employers liability insurance.

The business operates a project-based revenue model anchored in equipment rental, with bundled professional services including delivery, installation by qualified technicians, on-site support, and end-to-end event management. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly published: a 25% non-refundable deposit is required at booking with the balance due two weeks before delivery, a 2% damage waiver applies, card payments incur a 5% surcharge, and catering-related wash-up services are billed at 30% of invoice value. Distribution is direct via phone (Bedford 01234 831366; Letchworth 01462 860046) and website contact forms, marketed through a content-driven site, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and trade-body trust signals. The operating footprint is described as serving Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and the wider UK across 8,000+ outdoor events annually, with marquee client logos including BBC, ITV, Radio 1, Heathrow, Silverstone, Center Parcs, the RAF, Bedford Borough Council, and Bedford University.

Concentration of value lies in the bundled cross-category hire package and the qualified-technician labour layer around it, with a small core employee headcount (1-10) supplemented by operational and seasonal contractors. Customer evidence (53 Google reviews rated "excellent") and 22 years of continuous operation indicate a stable, repeat-relationship rental business, though absence of disclosed financial metrics limits any external scaling claim.

Name

Concept Event Solutions

Legal name

Concept Event Solutions

Website

https://conceptevents.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Concept Event Solutions is a UK-based event infrastructure hire and event management company serving corporate clients, festivals, weddings, and film/TV productions with mobile stages, audio-visual systems, generators, lighting, marquees, and sanitation equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Hire & Production Services

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Power, Electrical Distribution & Temporary Utilities (Generators, Distro, Cabling) (THAHAEAF), Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA), Dance Floor, Staging & Platform Rentals (HSACAFAD), Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI), Event Production & Technical Services (AV/Lighting/Staging) (MPAAAGAB)

Keywords

• Event equipment hire
• Mobile stage hire
• Corporate event management
• Festival staging services
• Event production rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Cardington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Primary revenue stream from hiring out event equipment including stages, lighting, audio-visual, generators, marquees, toilets, showers, dance floors, and refrigeration units. Equipment is rented with optional delivery, setup, and on-site technician services.
2. Professional Services: Additional revenue from setup, delivery, installation by qualified technicians, on-site support, and event management coordination services.
3. Event Management: Full-service event production coordination from planning to execution, including supplier management and logistics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Concept Event Solutions rents event infrastructure and delivers coordinated event production services. The core offering covers mobile trailer stages, modular stages, audio-visual equipment, diesel generators, lighting, lighting towers, marquees and tents, dance floors, toilet trailers, mobile shower units, and fridge/freezer trailers, supplied with optional delivery, installation by qualified technicians, and full event management. Customers include corporate event organisers, festival organisers, wedding and private party hosts, and film/TV productions across the UK.

Product overview

Concept Event Solutions is a full-service event hire company offering a coordinated portfolio of equipment and services for events across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and the wider UK. The offering is structured as a one-stop-shop model, bundling complementary equipment categories into coordinated packages, while also offering equipment-only hire for clients who source their own production management. The core product portfolio spans: Mobile Stage Hire (trailer-mounted stages from 4.5m to 10m) and Stage Hire (modular builds from 7m to 10m), which serve as the centrepiece for most events; Festival Stage Hire for large outdoor productions; Audio Visual Hire (PA systems, LED screens, projectors, microphones); Generator Hire (5–10KVA to 120KVA diesel units); Lighting (wireless LEDs, moving headlights, outdoor LEDs); Marquees & Tents; Theme & Decor; Entertainment including Live Acts, DJ's & Discos, and Dance Floors; Lighting Tower Hire (9m LED towable towers); Mobile Shower Unit Hire (6-bay portable units); Toilet Trailer Hire (2+1, 3+1, 3+2 configurations); and Fridge & Freezer Trailers with advanced cooling. The company also offers full event management, supplier coordination, and on-the-day logistics as an integrated service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Stage Hire Trailer-mounted, hydraulically operated mobile stages from 4.5m to 10m, designed for quick transport and setup at outdoor events. Features weather canopies, wind bracing, sidewalls, and rigging for lighting and sound. Suitable for corporate events, festivals, weddings, concerts, and film/TV productions.
• Stage Hire Modular stage hire for events of all sizes including festivals, conferences, concerts, and village fêtes. Mobile stages from 7m to 10m with quick setup and takedown, optional audio-visual, lighting, and generator packages, and accommodation for branding or promotional banners.
• Festival Stage Hire Staging for regional and large-scale outdoor festivals across the UK, offering both fixed-stage and mobile trailer stage hire. Supports multiple performers, heavy equipment, lighting rigs, LED screens, and backstage access.
• Audio Visual Hire PA systems, microphones, large screens, projectors, visual effects, and LED screens for events covering both indoor and outdoor environments with professional-grade equipment.
• Generator Hire Diesel generator hire ranging from compact 5-10KVA mobile units to road-towable units up to 120KVA. Available as dry hire or with full installation by qualified technicians. Features super-silent operation with auto/remote-start and AMF (Auto Mains Failure) panels.
• Marquees & Tents Marquee and tent rentals for creating distinctive event spaces, suitable for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations.
• Lighting Event lighting solutions including wireless LED lighting, intelligent moving headlights, powerful outdoor LED lighting, uplighting, stage lighting, festoon lights, fairy lights, colour washes, and moving head effects.
• Theme & Decor Theming and decorative services to create bespoke event atmospheres and visual environments.
• Entertainment Event entertainment services spanning live acts, DJs, discos, and party entertainment for weddings, corporate events, and private functions.
• Dance Floors Dance floor hire available in a variety of styles and colours to match event themes, enhancing atmosphere and guest interaction.
• DJ's & Discos Professional DJ and disco services delivering high-end sound and lighting for events. DJs are professional, punctual, and customisable to client preferences.
• Lighting Tower Hire Towable 9m LED Trime X-ECO Lighting Towers with silent diesel generators, smart light sensors, and battery Eco Tower variants. Designed for construction sites and outdoor events with energy-efficient, low-noise operation.
• Mobile Shower Unit Hire Portable 6-bay shower units with individual lockable cubicles, hooks, spacious interiors, and hot water. Suitable for festivals, construction sites, and film sets. Eco-friendly materials and efficient water systems.
• Toilet Trailer Hire Luxury toilet trailer hire with fleet options including 2+1, 3+1, and 3+2 units. Provides hygienic, comfortable facilities for events ranging from community gatherings to large festivals.
• Fridge & Freezer Trailers Refrigerated trailer hire equipped with advanced cooling systems for consistent temperature maintenance. Suitable for events and business operations, with 24/7 customer support and flexible rental durations.
• Equipment Only Hire Equipment-only hire service allowing clients to rent individual items without full production packages, offering flexibility for clients who manage their own event production.
• Corporate Event Management Full-service corporate event production covering AGMs, product launches, corporate celebrations, and executive events with coordinated planning and supplier management for blue-chip corporations and public sector organisations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supplies staging for hundreds of regional festivals each year across the UK's 8,000+ outdoor events

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PLASA (Professional Lighting and Sound Association)coreOthersPLASA membership indicates adherence to industry standards for professional lighting and sound equipment. The membership provides access to industry resources, networking opportunities, and serves as a quality benchmark for the company's event production services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Serious Stages: UK specialist in mobile and modular stage hire for festivals, concerts and outdoor events. Closely comparable to Concept Event Solutions on the staging backbone of their offering, though Serious Stages operates at larger national-festival scale.
• Star Events Group: UK mobile stage and event infrastructure provider serving festivals, concerts and brand activations. Direct comparable on mobile staging, with overlapping presence on UK outdoor festival tenders alongside Concept Event Solutions.
• Hawthorns: UK full-service event production company delivering staging, lighting, AV and rigging for corporate and live events. Comparable one-stop-shop model and overlapping customer base in UK corporate and live events.
• SLX (SLX Group): UK lighting and AV hire and production company serving live events, broadcast and corporate clients. Direct comparable on the lighting and AV hire side of Concept Event Solutions' portfolio.
• SFL Group: UK provider of AV, lighting, staging and rigging for live events, broadcast and corporate productions. Overlapping equipment hire categories and similar customer verticals.
• Showforce: UK event crew, staging and production services company supplying crew and technical infrastructure to live events. Comparable on the staging, crew and on-site event delivery side of Concept Event Solutions' offering.
• John Henry's Group: UK event services group providing staging, production, AV and event infrastructure. Directly comparable bundled event production offering for UK festivals, corporate and public events.

Broad incumbents

• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global event production and AV services provider with extensive UK operations. Larger incumbent offering lighting, video, rigging and staging across concerts, broadcast and corporate events — overlapping categories but at significantly greater scale.
• Christie Lites: Global lighting and rigging rental company serving concert touring, festivals and special events. Larger incumbent with overlapping UK outdoor event lighting and rigging rental categories.
• ADI.tv: UK event production and AV/staging specialist serving corporate, live and broadcast clients. Larger incumbent with comparable one-stop event production model across similar customer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@concepteventsolutions9035
• Facebookfacebook.com/concepteventsolutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/concept_event_solutions_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/concept-event-solutions

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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