--- title: "CBC-1030-T-TS Catering Services - Russell Lower School" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ecfeae7-135b-405a-b373-c80840cfde2f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ecfeae7-135b-405a-b373-c80840cfde2f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ecfeae7-135b-405a-b373-c80840cfde2f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ecfeae7-135b-405a-b373-c80840cfde2f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-09-11" --- # CBC-1030-T-TS Catering Services - Russell Lower School Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ecfeae7-135b-405a-b373-c80840cfde2f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ecfeae7-135b-405a-b373-c80840cfde2f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ecfeae7-135b-405a-b373-c80840cfde2f.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently seeking tenders for catering services at Russell Lower School located in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. The title of the tender is "CBC-1030-T-TS Catering Services - Russell Lower School," and it falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV code 55524000). The procurement process is in the tender stage, with responses due by 13th September 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 29th October 2019. This contract will be valid for a term of five years, with potential extensions of up to four additional years. The procurement method is an open procedure, which is above the applicable threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow within the public sector catering market. Companies that specialise in catering services, particularly those with experience in school meal provision, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process encourages robust communication and clarification through the In-tend portal, providing potential suppliers with support to submit competitive bids. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a business's reputation and client base within the educational sector, opening doors for future collaborations and contracts. ## Notice Russell Lower School - Ampthill, Bedfordshire - Catering Services Please 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. Please view the 'Clarification' tab for any updates or responses to questions asked. 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. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: Transitional period from 1st October up to contract start date 29th October 2019 Contract term: 5 years (+1 +1 +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/023b152a-7aa9-4378-8ccc-23dcdacea3ec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Oct 2019 - 28 Oct 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 - 55520000 - Catering services - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2019 at 14:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023b152a-7aa9-4378-8ccc-23dcdacea3ec - 25 Jul 2019 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023b152a-7aa9-4378-8ccc-23dcdacea3ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023b152a-7aa9-4378-8ccc-23dcdacea3ec 11th September 2019 - 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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