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title: "CBC-0749-T-LP Houghton Hall Park Cafe - AWARD"
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# CBC-0749-T-LP Houghton Hall Park Cafe - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0ba693f-801c-4f30-bf08-e9cc9c139187

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Central Bedfordshire Council seeking a qualified caterer for the café at Houghton Hall Park, with the award made to Fresh Start Catering Ltd. The contract, categorised under catering supplies, spans from 7th August 2017 to 6th August 2019. This tender was officially awarded on 18th September 2018, following a complete procurement phase, indicating a successful partnership aimed at offering catering services for both the café and flexible meeting spaces within the visitor centre, including outdoor seating and event catering opportunities.

This tender offers significant growth prospects for businesses in the catering and hospitality sectors, particularly those specialising in event catering and café operations. Companies with experience in providing high-quality catering services in such environments would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms capable of managing large-scale events and delivering takeaway services will have distinct advantages in meeting the requirements outlined by Central Bedfordshire Council.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a competent and qualified caterer to work in partnership to establish and develop a caf? within the new visitor centre. The caterer will provide catering and refreshment services for: o the caf? within the visitor centre and the outdoor seating area, including a 'take away' offer o the flexible meeting spaces within the facility The caterer will also have the option to provide catering for the larger scale events and activities within the main park area and will be given first refusal for these opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d0ef65-bba8-4d53-8cfa-3db90b9ddcf0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2017 - 6 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | FRESH START CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2018 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d0ef65-bba8-4d53-8cfa-3db90b9ddcf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94d0ef65-bba8-4d53-8cfa-3db90b9ddcf0
  11th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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