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title: "Lease Opportunity Great Denham Archers Rest Cafe"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Lease Opportunity Great Denham Archers Rest Cafe

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02d9dfd2-1c56-49b3-9275-0d715d59f02c

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is currently managing a tender for the "Lease Opportunity Great Denham Archers Rest Cafe", primarily situated in the East of England. This procurement process falls under the category of cafeteria services and is at the active tender stage. Interested suppliers must submit their applications by 12:00 Noon on Monday, 5th July 2021. A viewing of the premises is available by appointment on Wednesday, 23rd June 2021, to facilitate inquiries prior to the application deadline. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2021 and will run until 31st August 2036.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in catering and hospitality services. Businesses looking to expand in the food service industry would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it involves operating a café within a public park, providing a unique setting for potential vendors to utilise their expertise and customer service skills to attract park visitors and enhance their profiles in the local market.

## Notice

The Council is looking to find a suitable supplier to operate the cafe at Great Denham Park. The application process to secure the lease for the available space comprises three stages as follows:- o Submission of applications by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on Monday 5th July 2021 o Assessment of all responses and shortlisting of applications for presentation and interview. o Presentation and Interview panel meeting with shortlisted Applicants (applicants) Suppliers may arrange a viewing at the Great Denham pavilion to assist with queries arising from the process by submitting a request via the correspondence function on the In-tend portal. Dates for viewing are Wednesday 23rd June 2021 10am to 12 noon by appointment only. The Council strongly recommends applicants visit the premises before making their proposal. Additional information on how to apply for this contract https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4afd4615-bdf6-467d-9370-5c08e953b625 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55330000 - Cafeteria services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2021 at 09:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4afd4615-bdf6-467d-9370-5c08e953b625
- 15 Jun 2021 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4afd4615-bdf6-467d-9370-5c08e953b625

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4afd4615-bdf6-467d-9370-5c08e953b625
  15th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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