--- title: "CBC-1809-T-TS St Andrews C of E VC Lower School Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dbf7edfe-7db8-4214-a947-8db680cc9aa0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dbf7edfe-7db8-4214-a947-8db680cc9aa0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbf7edfe-7db8-4214-a947-8db680cc9aa0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbf7edfe-7db8-4214-a947-8db680cc9aa0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-11" --- # CBC-1809-T-TS St Andrews C of E VC Lower School Catering Services Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbf7edfe-7db8-4214-a947-8db680cc9aa0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dbf7edfe-7db8-4214-a947-8db680cc9aa0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbf7edfe-7db8-4214-a947-8db680cc9aa0.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council has issued a tender for catering services at St Andrews C of E VC Lower School. This procurement falls under the industry category of "School catering services" with the CPV code 55524000. The tender has been initiated as an open procedure, inviting bids from interested parties. The procurement stage is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 8th October 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 5th January 2026 for an initial term of three years, with options for two one-year extensions. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom and other specified territories, and any potential bidders are advised to adhere to the specified word count limits and utilise the In-tend portal for communications. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in catering, particularly those with experience in providing services to educational institutions, to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The open procedure means it is accessible to a wide array of businesses; however, it is not specifically targeted at small or third-sector enterprises. Businesses with robust infrastructure capable of covering the geographical scope and successfully managing school catering services would find this tender particularly appealing. Engaging in such a contract can facilitate growth by enhancing reputation and securing long-term relationships with public sector clients. ## Notice St Andrews C of E VC 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. 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Target contract commencement date: 5th January 2026 Contract term: 3 years (+1+1 optional) 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/56ce693b-d092-449f-9e28-20dbfc4fcffe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 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 - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2025 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56ce693b-d092-449f-9e28-20dbfc4fcffe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56ce693b-d092-449f-9e28-20dbfc4fcffe 11th September 2025 - 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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