--- title: "CBC-1878-Q-SM Day Centre Meal Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95eeef04-ed2a-478c-b2fe-4135d8d973c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95eeef04-ed2a-478c-b2fe-4135d8d973c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95eeef04-ed2a-478c-b2fe-4135d8d973c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95eeef04-ed2a-478c-b2fe-4135d8d973c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-06" --- # CBC-1878-Q-SM Day Centre Meal Services Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95eeef04-ed2a-478c-b2fe-4135d8d973c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95eeef04-ed2a-478c-b2fe-4135d8d973c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95eeef04-ed2a-478c-b2fe-4135d8d973c3.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a new catering provider for the Houghton Regis Day Centre with the tender titled "CBC-1878-Q-SM Day Centre Meal Services." The procurement falls under the industry category of canteen and catering services. The tender process is currently active and is at the tender stage, following an open procedure method below the threshold. Potential bidders have until 3pm on 19th January 2026 to submit any questions via the In-tend electronic tendering system, with final quotations due by 21st January 2026. The contract period starts on 1st February 2026, concluding on 31st January 2029, and the contract is not a recurrent procurement type. The tender covers several geographical locations including the United Kingdom and international regions. This tender presents an opportunity for catering service providers to expand their portfolio by engaging in a public sector contract over a multi-year period. Businesses adept in canteen and catering services, particularly those capable of meal-preparation and serving, stand to benefit from this contract. While the procurement process is open and does not specifically encourage SME or VCSE participation, it provides a fair bidding opportunity through the open procedure. The procurement is particularly suitable for established catering companies capable of operating efficiently within the specified geographic areas and adhering to the detailed submission requirements outlined by Central Bedfordshire Council. ## Notice The Council are looking for a new caterer for the Houghton Regis Day Centre. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 19th January 2026 by 3pm Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the My Return section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than Wednesday 21st January 2026. Quotations received after that time will be excluded. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f6c09f-6221-4723-84b2-8a38cd33a43b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## 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 - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2026 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f6c09f-6221-4723-84b2-8a38cd33a43b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f6c09f-6221-4723-84b2-8a38cd33a43b 6th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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