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title: "CBC-1088-FA-LS Catering Services - ESPO Framework 704_18 - AWARD"
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# CBC-1088-FA-LS Catering Services - ESPO Framework 704_18 - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a6d3800-3437-4a29-a7cc-cdf821cff2c5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Central Bedfordshire Council, seeking to award a contract for "CBC-1088-FA-LS Catering Services" under the ESPO Framework 704_18. This initiative falls within the services industry and specifically focuses on providing a fully-managed community meals service designed to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals at risk of nutritional disadvantage. The contract period is set to run from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023, with the tender having been openly procured. Although the tender process has concluded, the awarded contract has a total value of £200,000 and was published on 6 July 2020. The contract covers a delivery area that includes various locations across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and meal services, particularly those capable of providing nutritious meal options and delivery services. Companies offering meal preparation, cooking, and delivery services that can demonstrate their capacity to deliver wholesome meals effectively would be well-suited to engage. Larger scale suppliers with experience in social care catering or community meal services are particularly encouraged to consider this contract as a potential avenue for business expansion.

## Notice

The requirement is for the provision of a fully-managed community meals service, which by providing a wholesome and nutritious meal to Service users will help to promote the health, wellbeing and independence of people living at home who are at risk of nutritional disadvantage. This (combined with other interventions such as a home care service) may assist them to remain in their own homes for longer than might otherwise be possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c50013e-076f-4503-a644-71ca6dbef3dd |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | 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 | APETITO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15894200 - Prepared meals
- 55320000 - Meal-serving services
- 55321000 - Meal-preparation services
- 55322000 - Meal-cooking services
- 55521100 - Meals-on-wheels services
- 55521200 - Meal delivery service

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2020 at 11:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c50013e-076f-4503-a644-71ca6dbef3dd
- 11 Aug 2020 at 11:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c50013e-076f-4503-a644-71ca6dbef3dd
- 6 Jul 2020 at 09:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c50013e-076f-4503-a644-71ca6dbef3dd
- 6 Jul 2020 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c50013e-076f-4503-a644-71ca6dbef3dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c50013e-076f-4503-a644-71ca6dbef3dd
  11th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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