--- title: "CBC-1167-T-TS Templefield Lower School - Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-198cc388-56e8-44e7-8585-38e6ac3c00f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-198cc388-56e8-44e7-8585-38e6ac3c00f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-198cc388-56e8-44e7-8585-38e6ac3c00f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-198cc388-56e8-44e7-8585-38e6ac3c00f0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-31" --- # CBC-1167-T-TS Templefield Lower School - Catering Services Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-198cc388-56e8-44e7-8585-38e6ac3c00f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-198cc388-56e8-44e7-8585-38e6ac3c00f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-198cc388-56e8-44e7-8585-38e6ac3c00f0.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking bids for the contract titled "CBC-1167-T-TS Templefield Lower School - Catering Services," which falls under the school catering services industry category. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 25 April 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2021, with a duration of three years and potential extensions of one year each. Interested parties should ensure they adhere to the guidelines provided in the ITT/Quotation document and submit their proposals via the In-tend portal located in Shefford, Bedfordshire. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those specialising in school catering services. Companies with experience in providing healthy and diverse meal options for students would be well-suited to compete, as the council aims to enhance the dining experience for pupils at Templefield Lower School. This contract could significantly contribute to business growth, given the potential for a long-term partnership with the local authority and the possibility of future contracts following successful performance. ## Notice Provision of School Catering Services - Templefield Lower School **Please follow the information and guidance supplied within the ITT/Quotation document, this will help you adhere to our requirements. Also be aware of the word count limits, any information going over will not be evaluated. If you supply information that has not been requested, it will be disregarded and will not be considered /evaluated. Ensure you supply a response to ALL questions. Note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal, please do not contact the Service area directly. View the 'Clarification' tab for any updates or responses to questions asked. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all suppliers tendering, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification of, then please contact us using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Please ensure that you inform us of your decision to participate. To submit a response, you will be required to Opt In. Opt In- This will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a return. Opt Out- This will confirm to us that you are not submitting a return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision and have the option to cease any system-generated communication. 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Target contract commencement date: 01 September 2021 Contract term: 3 years (+1+1 optional) 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/5c3d99b2-ab79-44d4-a3b8-db7270fffc1d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2021 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3d99b2-ab79-44d4-a3b8-db7270fffc1d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3d99b2-ab79-44d4-a3b8-db7270fffc1d 31st March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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