Tender

CBC-1810-T-TS Clipstone Brook Lower School Catering Services

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 14:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring catering services for Clipstone Brook Lower School, as outlined in the "CBC-1810-T-TS Clipstone Brook Lower School Catering Services" contract. This procurement falls under the category of school catering services, with the CPV classification code 55524000. The procurement method is an open procedure, exceeding threshold values, inviting all interested suppliers to participate. The tender process commenced on 1st July 2025, and the deadline for submissions is set for 22nd July 2025, at 12:00 PM BST. The target contract start date is 1st November 2025, with an initial term of three years, and options to extend by one year, twice. The service location encompasses multiple areas, including the United Kingdom and several British territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services to expand their operations within government contracts. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality catering services to educational institutions would find this contract advantageous. While the procurement does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, any business with a robust service delivery model in the educational sector can benefit from securing a long-term service contract. Tailored solutions that adhere to the council's guidelines, as outlined, and the capacity to engage actively through the In-tend portal will be crucial for success in this competitive tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1810-T-TS Clipstone Brook Lower School Catering Services

Notice Description

Clipstone Brook 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 November 2025 Contract term: 3 years +1 +1 optional 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/0f4aa1aa-4c6f-4942-94c9-22c6ae5b42ac
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

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
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 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
Tina Sanders
Contact Email
tina.sanders@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07393 782811

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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