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title: "Catering Partner - Woodley Town Council"
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buyer: "WOODLEY TOWN COUNCIL"
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# Catering Partner - Woodley Town Council

Buyer: WOODLEY TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba196028-6ab4-4d2d-97bc-1e57b7dec677

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## Summary

Woodley Town Council has concluded a procurement process to select a catering partner to manage a café and provide catering services at The Oakwood Centre, located in Woodley, Berkshire. The contract, titled "Catering Partner - Woodley Town Council," falls under the industry category of catering services (CPV code 55520000). The procurement followed an open procedure and was below the threshold. Key dates included the publication of the tender on 17th June 2024, the end of the tender period on 12th July 2024, and the commencement of the contract on 26th August 2024, lasting for five years until 25th August 2029. The total contract value was set at £56,875.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in catering and hospitality services. Successful bidders will operate within The Oakwood Centre, which is a key community hub in Woodley, enhancing their business visibility and local reputation. The partnership with Woodley Town Council, a reputable public entity, promises stability and growth for the offered services. Businesses proficient in café operations and large-scale catering would find this contract highly advantageous, providing a steady flow of income and a reliable business expansion opportunity. Fresh Berkshire Ltd T/A Crumbs has been awarded the contract, underscoring the council's preference for local and small to medium-sized enterprises.

## Notice

Woodley Town Council is seeking a catering partner to operate a cafe and provide catering services at The Oakwood Centre, Woodley, Berkshire. This is for a 5 year service contract. Application is by the tender submission form only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9aa015-42ef-48b6-b5bb-4db41a2d79b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,875 |
| 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 | WOODLEY TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG5 4JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Bulmershe & Coronation |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRESH BERKSHIRE LTD T/A CRUMBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9aa015-42ef-48b6-b5bb-4db41a2d79b4
- 17 Jun 2024 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/912ceeb2-9aa3-4ea3-ac1d-925c34075b2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9aa015-42ef-48b6-b5bb-4db41a2d79b4
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/912ceeb2-9aa3-4ea3-ac1d-925c34075b2a
  17th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2dc8ab36-07a9-4db1-aa31-5e3ce3391a38
  Invitation To Tender - SUBMISSION FORM
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ca84b6c-cee5-4df8-b8c8-6360682c4c72
  CATERING SERVICE SPECIFICATION

## Notice URLs

- http://www.woodley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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