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title: "CBC-1797-T-TS Catering Services - Shefford Lower School - AWARD"
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# CBC-1797-T-TS Catering Services - Shefford Lower School - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90a6d0f2-b79a-4be2-8698-95dc4b948410

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council has completed the procurement process for catering services at Shefford Lower School. The contract, titled "CBC-1797-T-TS Catering Services - Shefford Lower School - AWARD," falls within the industry category of school catering services (CPV: 55524000). Located in Bedfordshire, the procurement process followed an open procedure and moved through various stages to its current status: award. The contract, valued at £745,119.20, was awarded to Aspens Services Ltd and will commence on 1st September 2025, running for an initial term of three years with two optional one-year extensions.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses experienced in providing high-quality catering services, particularly those with a focus on educational institutions. Given its open procedure, it encouraged participation and competition, making it suitable for established catering firms capable of meeting the service requirements across diverse locations, including the United Kingdom and internationally listed regions. Although the procurement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations such as Aspens Services Ltd were well-positioned to leverage their resources and expertise, potentially facilitating expansion into the public sector catering market.

## Notice

Shefford Lower School Catering Services Please read and 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. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. 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. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st September 2025 Contract term: 3 years +1+1 optional

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d17608-9ae2-4fc6-b5a3-e611998e3d09 |
| 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 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £745,119 |
| 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 | ASPENS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d17608-9ae2-4fc6-b5a3-e611998e3d09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d17608-9ae2-4fc6-b5a3-e611998e3d09
  22nd August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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