Tender

CBC-1204-T-SR Emergency Utilities (Gas & Electric) and Food Vouchers

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Apr 2021 at 14:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently seeking suppliers to provide emergency utility vouchers (Gas & Electric) and food vouchers for residents of Central Bedfordshire through tender CBC-1204-T-SR. The procurement, classified primarily under services, is at the tender stage and will accept submissions until 09:00 on 17th May 2021. This opportunity requires completion of bids via the In-Tend electronic system, with a final contract period proposed to run from 14th June 2021 to 13th June 2023. The location for service delivery is within the East of England, specifically the postal code area SG17 5TQ.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of utility and food vouchers, particularly those focused on crisis support services, grocery distribution, and utility management. Companies capable of implementing electronic voucher systems and those with prior experience in local government contracts may find this procurement particularly advantageous. Participating suppliers can contribute to community welfare while expanding their business footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1204-T-SR Emergency Utilities (Gas & Electric) and Food Vouchers

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a Supplier to provide emergency vouchers for Utilities (Gas & Electric) and food to residents of Central Bedfordshire. The services that we wish to procure are divided into two Lots. Prospective Suppliers are invited to tender for one or both Lots. Tenders for Lots one and two will be evaluated separately. Lot 1 - Utilities (Gas & Electric) Vouchers Lot 2 - Food Vouchers The Council will provide as much support and information as it can in order to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the Council's 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 of or need clarification on, please contact us using the Correspondence facility on the In-tend portal. The last date for receiving questions via In-tend is 11th May 2021. Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 09:00am on 17th May 2021. Tenders 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/e2e086fe-a3af-4a34-83e7-63d6caaf2f34
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

65 - Public utilities

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30199770 - Luncheon vouchers

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

64216120 - Electronic mail services

65210000 - Gas distribution

65310000 - Electricity distribution

72318000 - Data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2021 - 13 Jun 2023 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
SHEFFORD
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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