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School Meals Mini-competition - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jul 2018 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is seeking to procure catering services through a mini-competition under the ESPO Framework Agreement, specifically identified as "School Meals Mini-competition - AWARD". The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £5,630,901.36. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2018 and will run until 31st August 2021. The delivery addresses for the service include multiple locations across the United Kingdom, including Bedford with the postal code MK42 9AP. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, especially those with experience in school meal provisions. Companies that specialise in providing school catering services and have the capacity to handle large contracts would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tender rounds. Engaging in this competitive process can help businesses expand their reach and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients, which can be beneficial for sustained growth.

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Notice Title

School Meals Mini-competition - AWARD

Notice Description

This invitation to tender is issued by Bedford Borough Council in respect of a secondary competition conducted under the ESPO Framework Agreement reference 704, for catering services. The supplier will be required to provide catering services as set out in the mini-competition tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c7a4f03-0262-4e28-a260-0632f6b9cb88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a77eb3cd-620b-4823-a1f2-9a83949643dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,630,901 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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