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CBC-1797-T-TS Catering Services - Shefford Lower School - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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22 Aug 2025 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has completed the procurement process for catering services at Shefford Lower School. The contract, titled "CBC-1797-T-TS Catering Services - Shefford Lower School - AWARD," falls within the industry category of school catering services (CPV: 55524000). Located in Bedfordshire, the procurement process followed an open procedure and moved through various stages to its current status: award. The contract, valued at £745,119.20, was awarded to Aspens Services Ltd and will commence on 1st September 2025, running for an initial term of three years with two optional one-year extensions.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses experienced in providing high-quality catering services, particularly those with a focus on educational institutions. Given its open procedure, it encouraged participation and competition, making it suitable for established catering firms capable of meeting the service requirements across diverse locations, including the United Kingdom and internationally listed regions. Although the procurement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations such as Aspens Services Ltd were well-positioned to leverage their resources and expertise, potentially facilitating expansion into the public sector catering market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1797-T-TS Catering Services - Shefford Lower School - AWARD

Notice Description

Shefford Lower School Catering Services 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: 1st September 2025 Contract term: 3 years +1+1 optional

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90a6d0f2-b79a-4be2-8698-95dc4b948410
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d17608-9ae2-4fc6-b5a3-e611998e3d09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£745,119 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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