Tender

CBC-1554-T-TS Tithe Farm Primary School Catering Services

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Jul 2023 at 10:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council has issued a tender for catering services at Tithe Farm Primary School. The contract will commence on 30th October 2023 and has a term of 2 years with possible extensions. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a tender deadline of 11th August 2023. The contract falls under the main procurement category of services and is located in SG17 5TQ, United Kingdom, in the school catering services industry category.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the catering services industry to provide their expertise at Tithe Farm Primary School. Companies interested in school catering services, food service providers, and caterers are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Central Bedfordshire Council, as the buying organisation, aims to ensure a fair and transparent tender process through an open procedure, offering growth opportunities to businesses in the catering sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1554-T-TS Tithe Farm Primary School Catering Services

Notice Description

School Catering Services Tithe Farm Primary School Please READ/follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the 'Clarification' tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not P&C), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 30th October 2023 Contract term: 2 years +1+1+1 optional Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a151b0bc-a06a-4d7d-ab7f-736a9a74c963
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2025 2-3 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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