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CBC-1233-T-TS Houghton Conquest Lower School Catering Services - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2021 at 13:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Central Bedfordshire Council's award of the contract for catering services at Houghton Conquest Lower School. This tender, titled "CBC-1233-T-TS Houghton Conquest Lower School Catering Services - AWARD," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on school catering services. The award was finalized on 19th October 2021 and is set to commence on 1st January 2022, running for a total of three years, with potential one-year extensions. The relevant location for this procurement is Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. As part of an open procedure method, suppliers were invited to participate following a clearly defined timetable, with a tender submission deadline that closed on 27th September 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational institutions. Given the school environment, potential bidders could include companies in the food service and hospitality sectors, particularly those capable of providing nutritious meal options that meet specific dietary needs. The successful bidder, Herts Catering Ltd, is already established in this space, indicating a competitive landscape that may favour those who can demonstrate quality, reliability, and adherence to health and safety regulations. Suppliers aiming to align themselves with local educational institutions may find strategic partnerships or tailored service offerings advantageous for future contracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1233-T-TS Houghton Conquest Lower School Catering Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Houghton Conquest Lower School - Catering Services **Please follow the information and guidance supplied within the ITT/Quotation document, this will help you adhere to our requirements. Also be aware of the word count limits, any information going over will not be evaluated. If you supply information that has not been requested, it will be disregarded and will not be considered /evaluated. Please ensure you supply a response to ALL questions. 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. Please 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. 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: 1st January 2022 (6 weeks transistional period from 12th November 2021) Contract term: 3 years +1+1 optional

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0d7c055-1a15-4458-97ae-e93a138b1a5e
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
Large

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
£129,399 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 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

HERTS CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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