Tender

CBC-1030-T-TS Catering Services - Russell Lower School

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2019 at 14:03

Tender Notice
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25 Jul 2019 at 09:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently seeking tenders for catering services at Russell Lower School located in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. The title of the tender is "CBC-1030-T-TS Catering Services - Russell Lower School," and it falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV code 55524000). The procurement process is in the tender stage, with responses due by 13th September 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 29th October 2019. This contract will be valid for a term of five years, with potential extensions of up to four additional years. The procurement method is an open procedure, which is above the applicable threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow within the public sector catering market. Companies that specialise in catering services, particularly those with experience in school meal provision, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process encourages robust communication and clarification through the In-tend portal, providing potential suppliers with support to submit competitive bids. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a business's reputation and client base within the educational sector, opening doors for future collaborations and contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1030-T-TS Catering Services - Russell Lower School

Notice Description

Russell Lower School - Ampthill, Bedfordshire - Catering Services Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Please do not contact the Service area directly. Please view the 'Clarification' tab for any updates or responses to questions asked. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all suppliers tendering, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification of, then please contact us using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Please ensure that you inform us of your decision to participate. To submit a response, you will be required to Opt In. Opt In- This will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a return. Opt Out- This will confirm to us that you are not submitting a return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision and have the option to cease any system-generated communication. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: Transitional period from 1st October up to contract start date 29th October 2019 Contract term: 5 years (+1 +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/023b152a-7aa9-4378-8ccc-23dcdacea3ec
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

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
11 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Oct 2019 - 28 Oct 2024 Over 5 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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