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Bedford College Academies Trust - OPEN FTS Catering tender

BEDFORD COLLEGE ACADEMIES TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2022 at 09:42

Tender

27 Apr 2022 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Bedford College Academies Trust for the "OPEN FTS Catering tender", classified under canteen and catering services. This tender is located in Bedford, UK, and is currently in the Award stage, with an active status. The contract is worth £3,315,000 and was signed on 18th June 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which implies that any interested parties can submit their tenders during the specified period.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the catering and hospitality sector, to engage in a long-term partnership with an educational institution. Companies specialising in catering services, food supply, and those capable of delivering innovative and quality solutions would be exceptionally well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract includes a base period of three years with the potential for two optional 12-month extensions, creating a stable business prospect for the winning supplier.

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Notice Title

Bedford College Academies Trust - OPEN FTS Catering tender

Notice Description

The Trust comprises of two new build schools - Wixams Academy and Wixams Tree Primary School

Lot Information

Lot 1

OPNEN FTS Tender for 3 years with 2 optional 12 month extensions

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03310f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016744-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,315,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD COLLEGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.whittle@tenetservices.com
Contact Phone
+44 7876308663

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDOFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOLCE

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