Tender

CBC-1805-T-TS Catering Services - Three School Sites

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 12:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of school catering services at three educational establishments: John Donne Lower School, St Swithuns Lower School, and Maple Tree Primary School. This tender, referenced as CBC-1805-T-TS, falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV: 55524000). The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, employing an open procedure above the threshold. Prospective bidders should be aware of the tender submission deadline, which is set for 21st July 2025 at 12:00 PM GMT. The projected contract commencement is 5th January 2026, with a fixed term of two years and options to extend annually for up to two additional years. The services will primarily cater to the United Kingdom, although the procurement documentation mentions various other regions.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services to expand their portfolio by securing multi-year contracts with local government entities. Companies experienced in providing large-scale catering solutions, particularly in educational settings, will find themselves well-suited for this opportunity. The open procurement method allows for broad competition, increasing the chance for capable and innovative service providers to present compelling proposals. By engaging in this tender, businesses will not only secure a prestigious contract with Central Bedfordshire Council but also enhance their credibility and visibility within the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1805-T-TS Catering Services - Three School Sites

Notice Description

School Catering Services - Three Sites John Donne Lower School St Swithuns Lower School Maple Tree Primary School Please read and 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 communications, correspondences 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 Private and Confidential), 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: 5th January 2026 Contract term: 2 years +1+1 optional Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36723781-b68a-4272-825d-1cf5d8fbd5a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc489f8-d31d-444b-b72b-82571ee5ef31
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
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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