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title: "School Meals Mini-competition - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# School Meals Mini-competition - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c7a4f03-0262-4e28-a260-0632f6b9cb88

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is seeking to procure catering services through a mini-competition under the ESPO Framework Agreement, specifically identified as "School Meals Mini-competition - AWARD". The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £5,630,901.36. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2018 and will run until 31st August 2021. The delivery addresses for the service include multiple locations across the United Kingdom, including Bedford with the postal code MK42 9AP. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, especially those with experience in school meal provisions. Companies that specialise in providing school catering services and have the capacity to handle large contracts would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tender rounds. Engaging in this competitive process can help businesses expand their reach and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients, which can be beneficial for sustained growth.

## Notice

This invitation to tender is issued by Bedford Borough Council in respect of a secondary competition conducted under the ESPO Framework Agreement reference 704, for catering services. The supplier will be required to provide catering services as set out in the mini-competition tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a77eb3cd-620b-4823-a1f2-9a83949643dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,630,901 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATERLINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2018 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a77eb3cd-620b-4823-a1f2-9a83949643dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a77eb3cd-620b-4823-a1f2-9a83949643dc
  10th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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