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title: "GB-Bedfordshire: Engagement Event July 2023 - Catering"
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# GB-Bedfordshire: Engagement Event July 2023 - Catering

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ccd88a4-6e13-4bba-8ea5-c57c3f5a35d7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender titled "GB-Bedfordshire: Engagement Event July 2023 - Catering" issued by Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement falls under the industry category of catering services and has a total value of £100,000. The event will take place at Bedford Hospital and Luton and Dunstable Hospital in July 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of 12th May 2023. This presents an opportunity for SMEs to participate in providing catering services for this corporate event.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the buying organisation for this procurement at the stage of tender. The contract period for the event is from 3rd July 2023 to 14th July 2023. The location of the event is in the East of England region, specifically in Bedford and Luton. SMEs are particularly encouraged to bid for this opportunity, which requires catering services for the staff during the specified event period. Interested businesses matching the criteria and able to deliver catering services can compete in this open tender process.

## Notice

Corporate events to be held for one week from the 4th - 7th July 2023 (Monday 3rd set up) at Bedford Hospital, South Wing, Kempston Rd, Bedford MK42 9DJ and for another week 10th-14th July 2023 at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ. The event is the whole week on each site and caters for our staff 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61de8b6b-73dd-4992-b4c1-3d812e830989 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 14 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU4 0DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Poets |
| Westminster constituency | Luton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2023 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61de8b6b-73dd-4992-b4c1-3d812e830989

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61de8b6b-73dd-4992-b4c1-3d812e830989
  28th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bedfordshire:-Engagement-Event-July-2023---Catering/YX63X3C67Q
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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