Tender

CBC-1200-T-TS Silsoe VC Lower School

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Apr 2021 at 08:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking to procure catering services for the Silsoe VC Lower School, as part of an open tender process. The contract, identified as CBC-1200-T-TS, is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2021, with a transitional period starting on 14th June 2021. The contract is set for a duration of three years with possible extensions of one year each. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 24th May 2021. This procurement falls under the school catering services industry category, situated in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those with experience in providing services within educational settings. Suppliers adept at managing large-scale catering operations and able to deliver quality services compliant with school regulations would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on adherence to strict submission guidelines and timelines makes it essential for prospective bidders to engage proactively in the tendering process to ensure a comprehensive and compliant proposal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1200-T-TS Silsoe VC Lower School

Notice Description

Silsoe VC Lower School - Catering Services **Please follow the information and guidance supplied within the ITT 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 September 2021 (transitional period - 6 weeks to commence 14th June 2021) 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/aa22f3bc-7cde-440b-ac23-489518444e07
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

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
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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