--- title: "GB-Watford: Catering 2018" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0569b8d3-8451-4250-b61c-4fd4a4759ef8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0569b8d3-8451-4250-b61c-4fd4a4759ef8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0569b8d3-8451-4250-b61c-4fd4a4759ef8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0569b8d3-8451-4250-b61c-4fd4a4759ef8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-06" --- # GB-Watford: Catering 2018 Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0569b8d3-8451-4250-b61c-4fd4a4759ef8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0569b8d3-8451-4250-b61c-4fd4a4759ef8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0569b8d3-8451-4250-b61c-4fd4a4759ef8.json) ## Summary The Watford Borough Council is currently seeking bids for its 'Catering 2018' tender, aimed at providing catering services for various events and meetings at its offices, including breakfasts, working lunches, and evening events. This procurement falls under the classification of catering services and is in the Tender stage, with bids due by 30th July 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd September 2018 and will last until 31st August 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000, in the East of England region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, thereby inviting a wide range of submissions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the Watford Borough Council encourages participation from these entities. Companies specialising in catering services, especially those experienced in managing diverse event types, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Suppliers looking to expand their reach in the public sector should consider this opportunity, ensuring they adhere to the prescribed submission guidelines and timelines to be fully considered. ## Notice Watford Borough Council is seeking bids for catering for various events and meetings at the Council's offices including breakfast meetings, working lunches, evening events and other occasions. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Bids for this opportunity must be submitted, including a completed on-line questionnaire, via the procurement portal. The portal includes further information about the project. Suppliers should read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and documents for this opportunity are available on www.delta-esourcing.com You must register on this site to respond, registration is free, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: XR9QPNF62J Please allow sufficient time when responding prior to the closing date and time shown on the portal as you have been asked to complete an on-line questionnaire and to upload documents. Late submissions cannot be uploaded and will not be accepted. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on 0845 270 7050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df861e5-7acd-4a52-821f-2bb0a47019c2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD17 3EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Watford | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Watford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services - 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions ## Release History - 6 Jul 2018 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df861e5-7acd-4a52-821f-2bb0a47019c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df861e5-7acd-4a52-821f-2bb0a47019c2 6th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Watford:-Catering-2018/XR9QPNF62J Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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