Tender

CBC-1878-Q-SM Day Centre Meal Services

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a new catering provider for the Houghton Regis Day Centre with the tender titled "CBC-1878-Q-SM Day Centre Meal Services." The procurement falls under the industry category of canteen and catering services. The tender process is currently active and is at the tender stage, following an open procedure method below the threshold. Potential bidders have until 3pm on 19th January 2026 to submit any questions via the In-tend electronic tendering system, with final quotations due by 21st January 2026. The contract period starts on 1st February 2026, concluding on 31st January 2029, and the contract is not a recurrent procurement type. The tender covers several geographical locations including the United Kingdom and international regions.

This tender presents an opportunity for catering service providers to expand their portfolio by engaging in a public sector contract over a multi-year period. Businesses adept in canteen and catering services, particularly those capable of meal-preparation and serving, stand to benefit from this contract. While the procurement process is open and does not specifically encourage SME or VCSE participation, it provides a fair bidding opportunity through the open procedure. The procurement is particularly suitable for established catering companies capable of operating efficiently within the specified geographic areas and adhering to the detailed submission requirements outlined by Central Bedfordshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1878-Q-SM Day Centre Meal Services

Notice Description

The Council are looking for a new caterer for the Houghton Regis Day Centre. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 19th January 2026 by 3pm Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the My Return section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than Wednesday 21st January 2026. Quotations received after that time will be excluded. 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/83f6c09f-6221-4723-84b2-8a38cd33a43b
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15894200 - Prepared meals

55320000 - Meal-serving services

55321000 - Meal-preparation services

55322000 - Meal-cooking services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - 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
6 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 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
Samantha Murphy
Contact Email
samantha.murphy2@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0123456778

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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