--- title: "CBC-1738-T-DB Micro Market for Priory View - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7a2fafa0-dd5e-4da2-871a-7aaca086aeba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a2fafa0-dd5e-4da2-871a-7aaca086aeba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a2fafa0-dd5e-4da2-871a-7aaca086aeba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a2fafa0-dd5e-4da2-871a-7aaca086aeba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-24" --- # CBC-1738-T-DB Micro Market for Priory View - AWARD Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a2fafa0-dd5e-4da2-871a-7aaca086aeba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a2fafa0-dd5e-4da2-871a-7aaca086aeba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a2fafa0-dd5e-4da2-871a-7aaca086aeba.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a micro market solution at Priory View, an independent living community in Dunstable for individuals aged 55 and over. The awarded contract, titled "CBC-1738-T-DB Micro Market for Priory View - AWARD," falls under the industry category of meal-preparation services (CPV code 55321000). The procurement process followed an open procedure, culminating in the award stage on 8th January 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2025 and will run for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total value of the contract is £155,611.25, and the successful supplier is Lavazza Professional, based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in food and meal-preparation services, particularly those adept at catering to senior living communities. The open procurement method ensures that businesses of various sizes had the chance to participate, although suitability for SMEs or VCSEs was not indicated. Companies offering market-leading food solutions that enhance the living experience for older adults would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth and portfolio expansion. Innovators in the food service industry can leverage this contract to demonstrate their capacity to meet the needs of specialised residential settings, thereby increasing their market footprint. ## Notice Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) is seeking a supplier to provide a micro market solution that offers a market-leading food selection for the residents and visitors of Priory View. Priory View is an independent living community for individuals aged 55 and over, located in Dunstable. 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. 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Target contract commencement date: February 2025 Contract term: 3 years + optional 2 years extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/687b6207-5438-4b91-be4b-afdd3ecb8447 | | 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 | 24 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £155,611 | | 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 | LAVAZZA PROFESSIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55321000 - Meal-preparation services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2025 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/687b6207-5438-4b91-be4b-afdd3ecb8447 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/687b6207-5438-4b91-be4b-afdd3ecb8447 24th January 2025 - 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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