Tender

GB-Watford: Catering 2018

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Jul 2018 at 13:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Watford Borough Council is currently seeking bids for its 'Catering 2018' tender, aimed at providing catering services for various events and meetings at its offices, including breakfasts, working lunches, and evening events. This procurement falls under the classification of catering services and is in the Tender stage, with bids due by 30th July 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd September 2018 and will last until 31st August 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000, in the East of England region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, thereby inviting a wide range of submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the Watford Borough Council encourages participation from these entities. Companies specialising in catering services, especially those experienced in managing diverse event types, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Suppliers looking to expand their reach in the public sector should consider this opportunity, ensuring they adhere to the prescribed submission guidelines and timelines to be fully considered.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Watford: Catering 2018

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council is seeking bids for catering for various events and meetings at the Council's offices including breakfast meetings, working lunches, evening events and other occasions. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Bids for this opportunity must be submitted, including a completed on-line questionnaire, via the procurement portal. The portal includes further information about the project. Suppliers should read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and documents for this opportunity are available on www.delta-esourcing.com You must register on this site to respond, registration is free, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: XR9QPNF62J Please allow sufficient time when responding prior to the closing date and time shown on the portal as you have been asked to complete an on-line questionnaire and to upload documents. Late submissions cannot be uploaded and will not be accepted. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on 0845 270 7050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df861e5-7acd-4a52-821f-2bb0a47019c2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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