--- title: "CBC-1457-T-TS Cafe Operator Services - Houghton Hall Park - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-77ccad81-7f5b-4d3a-83e5-7f009d09e108" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77ccad81-7f5b-4d3a-83e5-7f009d09e108" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77ccad81-7f5b-4d3a-83e5-7f009d09e108.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77ccad81-7f5b-4d3a-83e5-7f009d09e108.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-22" --- # CBC-1457-T-TS Cafe Operator Services - Houghton Hall Park - AWARD Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77ccad81-7f5b-4d3a-83e5-7f009d09e108 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77ccad81-7f5b-4d3a-83e5-7f009d09e108) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77ccad81-7f5b-4d3a-83e5-7f009d09e108.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for Café Operator Services at Houghton Hall Park. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 16th January 2023. The contract is valued at £60,000 with a target commencement date of 1st April 2023 for a 3-year term. The procurement falls under the 'Canteen and catering services' industry category. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the canteen and catering services sector to compete for a significant contract with the Central Bedfordshire Council. Companies specialising in canteen services and management, particularly those with experience in operating cafes, would be well-suited to participate. The contract offers a substantial financial value and a multi-year term, providing a stable opportunity for business growth and development. ## Notice Cafe Services - Houghton Hall Park *Please follow the information and guidance supplied within the Tender document, this will help you adhere to our requirements. Also be aware of the word count limits, any information going over will not be evaluated. If you supply information that has not been requested, it will be disregarded and will not be considered /evaluated. Please ensure you supply a response to ALL questions. 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. View the 'Clarification' tab for any updates or responses to questions asked. 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. 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 2023 Contract term: 3 years (+1+1 optional) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd9fd85-622d-43b3-a8bc-f945548699fc | | 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 | 22 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Feb 2023 | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £60,000 | | 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 | AMRO CATERING & EVENTS LTD. T/A REALLY AWESOME COFFEE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55510000 - Canteen services - 55512000 - Canteen management services ## Release History - 22 Mar 2023 at 14:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd9fd85-622d-43b3-a8bc-f945548699fc - 22 Mar 2023 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd9fd85-622d-43b3-a8bc-f945548699fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd9fd85-622d-43b3-a8bc-f945548699fc 22nd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77ccad81-7f5b-4d3a-83e5-7f009d09e108. 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