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title: "CBC-1150-T-TS Fairfield Park Lower School - Catering Provision - AWARD"
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# CBC-1150-T-TS Fairfield Park Lower School - Catering Provision - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e05d1e4b-6d3e-4ea3-8520-291995a106cf

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CBC-1150-T-TS Fairfield Park Lower School - Catering Provision - AWARD" is managed by Central Bedfordshire Council and focuses on catering services for two sites of Fairfield Lower School. The contract commenced on 1st April 2021 and is set to run until 31st March 2024, with the option for two one-year extensions. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 29th November 2020. The primary industry category for this contract is school catering services, as classified under the CPV code 55524000, and the delivery addresses span multiple locations, including the postal code SG17 5TQ in the UK.

This award offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in school or institutional catering. As the contract is currently held by Herts Catering Ltd, there may be future tenders for similar contracts that require suppliers to provide comprehensive catering solutions. Businesses, especially those capable of delivering high-quality and tailored services to educational institutions, will find this sector ripe for competition, potentially leading to further engagement with local councils and schools.

## Notice

Fairfield Lower School - two sites - Catering Provision Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Please do not contact the Service area directly. Please view the 'Clarification' tab for any updates or responses to questions asked. Please avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incure 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. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all suppliers tendering, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification of, then please contact us using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Please ensure that you inform us of your decision to participate. To submit a response, you will be required to Opt In. Opt In- This will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a return. Opt Out- This will confirm to us that you are not submitting a return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision and have the option to cease any system-generated communication. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st April 2021 TUPE applies: 6 weeks transitional period to commence 18th February 2021 Contract term: 3 years (+1+1 optional years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44abb572-d417-4a68-add5-8cc7306741c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £584,278 |
| 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 | HERTS CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2021 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44abb572-d417-4a68-add5-8cc7306741c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44abb572-d417-4a68-add5-8cc7306741c4
  14th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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