--- title: "CBC-0795-T-CE Leighton Buzzard School Provision of Catering Services - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-611a8616-7ed4-4b3b-90e7-0e5deef90589" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-611a8616-7ed4-4b3b-90e7-0e5deef90589" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-611a8616-7ed4-4b3b-90e7-0e5deef90589.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-611a8616-7ed4-4b3b-90e7-0e5deef90589.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-03" --- # CBC-0795-T-CE Leighton Buzzard School Provision of Catering Services - AWARD Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-611a8616-7ed4-4b3b-90e7-0e5deef90589 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-611a8616-7ed4-4b3b-90e7-0e5deef90589) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-611a8616-7ed4-4b3b-90e7-0e5deef90589.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Central Bedfordshire Council, which announced the award of the contract titled "CBC-0795-T-CE Leighton Buzzard School Provision of Catering Services." This contract falls within the school catering services industry, with delivery expected to be centred in Shefford, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2018, lasting for four years initially, with options for annual extensions thereafter. The completed tenders were due no later than 12:00 noon on 27th October 2017, with prior deadlines for site visits and questions closing on 17th and 18th October 2017 respectively. This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering companies looking to expand their operations within educational institutions. With a total budget of approximately £21,399.60 for the provision of catering services to a growing student population of 600 at Leighton Middle School, businesses specialising in high-quality meal preparation and service can find a promising prospect. Companies that focus on delivering exceptional culinary experiences, ensuring quality raw ingredients, and expert presentation will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Leighton Middle School is expanding to a five form entry Middle School. Ultimately, pupil numbers will be 600 across the school. The school is looking to appoint an experienced catering company to provide outstanding meals at lunchtime using quality raw ingredients in dishes that are expertly cooked and beautifully presented with a smile. Contract Period 4 years + 1 year + 1 year + 1 year + 1 year extension Contract Commencement 01/02/2018 TUPE applies to this contract. Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, no later than 12:00 noon on 27/10/2017, tenders received after that time will be excluded. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Help and support - The Council/School 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 firms quoting, 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. Deadline for site visit closes: 17/10/2017 Deadline for questions closes: 18/10/2017 Please view the 'Clarification' tab for any updates or responses to questions raised. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055e2e18-5259-49d9-8578-b11773da632c | | 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 | 3 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £21,399 | | 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 | SHEFFORD | | 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 | INTERSERVE (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 3 Nov 2017 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055e2e18-5259-49d9-8578-b11773da632c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055e2e18-5259-49d9-8578-b11773da632c 3rd November 2017 - 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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