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title: "CBC-1655-T-TS Catering Services - Greenleas School - AWARD"
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# CBC-1655-T-TS Catering Services - Greenleas School - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31215818-d2d3-4daa-b71f-b2f537333f8b

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of catering services at Greenleas School, located in Leighton Buzzard, with sites at Derwent Road (LU7 2AB) and Kestrel Way (LU7 4WZ). This tender falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV code: 55524000). The open procedure procurement method was used, with the tender period ending on April 26, 2024. The contract commencement date is set for August 1, 2024, and the contract term is three years, with two optional one-year extensions, concluding on July 31, 2027.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for organisations specializing in catering services for educational institutions. Herts Catering Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £951,292.01 GBP. Businesses equipped to deliver large-scale, consistent, and high-quality catering services will find this procurement promising for growth in the public sector. Companies with expertise in managing multi-site operations, like those in the East of England region, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Catering Services - Greenleas School - Leighton Buzzard 2 site school: Derwent Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2AB Kestrel Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4WZ Please READ/follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded and not evaluated. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the 'Clarification' tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not P&C), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. 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. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st August 2024 Contract term: 3 years (+1+1 optional)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c992bc-016d-4811-bc7a-67a214240659 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £951,292 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HERTS CATERING |

## 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

- 16 Jan 2025 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c992bc-016d-4811-bc7a-67a214240659

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c992bc-016d-4811-bc7a-67a214240659
  16th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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