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CBC-1931-Q-DS Food Hygiene and Food Standards Inspections

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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26 May 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has concluded a public procurement process titled "CBC-1931-Q-DS Food Hygiene and Food Standards Inspections," with Vivid Resourcing awarded the contract. This procurement, which falls under the services category, involves food hygiene and food standards inspections and is located in Shefford, United Kingdom. The contract was initiated via a limited procurement method, characterised by below-threshold competition. It began on 9th April 2026 and extends until 31st March 2027, with potential renewal for an additional year. The current status of the procurement stage is complete, having moved through the award and contract phases by 26th May 2026.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services and health and safety services. Companies that are well-suited to compete in such tenders are those with expertise in regulatory inspections and compliance services, particularly those with substantial experience in the public sector. Although this specific opportunity is awarded, businesses that develop a track record in such governmental areas may gain competitive advantages in future related tenders. Additionally, partnering with a sub-central government authority like Central Bedfordshire Council can enhance a company’s visibility and reputation within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

CBC-1931-Q-DS Food Hygiene and Food Standards Inspections

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed Vivid Recruitment to carry out CBC-1931-Q-DS Food Hygiene and Food Standards Inspections.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a34b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048661-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVID RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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