--- title: "CBC-1153-T-TS Southcott Lower School - Catering Services - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3db3ae37-5598-4713-81b6-e6ec81330efb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3db3ae37-5598-4713-81b6-e6ec81330efb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3db3ae37-5598-4713-81b6-e6ec81330efb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3db3ae37-5598-4713-81b6-e6ec81330efb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-14" --- # CBC-1153-T-TS Southcott Lower School - Catering Services - AWARD Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3db3ae37-5598-4713-81b6-e6ec81330efb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3db3ae37-5598-4713-81b6-e6ec81330efb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3db3ae37-5598-4713-81b6-e6ec81330efb.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Central Bedfordshire Council seeking catering services for Southcott Lower School. The award title is "CBC-1153-T-TS Southcott Lower School - Catering Services", classified under the industry category of school catering services (CPV Code: 55524000). This competitive tender was conducted using an open procedure, and the award was officially made on 16th February 2021, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2021 and lasting for two years with possible extensions. The winning supplier is Alliance In Partnership, based in Halesowen, West Midlands. This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those specialising in school and educational catering services. With the growing demand for quality meal provision within educational institutions, businesses with experience and capability in managing school catering contracts would find this a suitable opportunity to expand their portfolios. As the contract may allow for extensions, there is potential for continued partnership with the Council, beneficial for businesses aiming for sustained growth in the public sector. ## Notice Catering Services - Southcott Lower School 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. Please avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incure 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. 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Target contract commencement date: 1st April 2021 (following a 6 week transitional period commencing 18th February 2021) Contract term: 2 years (+1+1+1 optional) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/110a1353-9687-4f54-8fd1-8f66c62c372e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £398,652 | | 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 | ALLIANCE IN PARTNERSHIP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 14 Apr 2021 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/110a1353-9687-4f54-8fd1-8f66c62c372e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/110a1353-9687-4f54-8fd1-8f66c62c372e 14th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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