--- title: "CBC-1810-T-TS Clipstone Brook Lower School Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2a8b29b-b4c3-4e06-8eab-02bc8bf1c899" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2a8b29b-b4c3-4e06-8eab-02bc8bf1c899" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2a8b29b-b4c3-4e06-8eab-02bc8bf1c899.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2a8b29b-b4c3-4e06-8eab-02bc8bf1c899.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-01" --- # CBC-1810-T-TS Clipstone Brook Lower School Catering Services Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2a8b29b-b4c3-4e06-8eab-02bc8bf1c899 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2a8b29b-b4c3-4e06-8eab-02bc8bf1c899) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2a8b29b-b4c3-4e06-8eab-02bc8bf1c899.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring catering services for Clipstone Brook Lower School, as outlined in the "CBC-1810-T-TS Clipstone Brook Lower School Catering Services" contract. This procurement falls under the category of school catering services, with the CPV classification code 55524000. The procurement method is an open procedure, exceeding threshold values, inviting all interested suppliers to participate. The tender process commenced on 1st July 2025, and the deadline for submissions is set for 22nd July 2025, at 12:00 PM BST. The target contract start date is 1st November 2025, with an initial term of three years, and options to extend by one year, twice. The service location encompasses multiple areas, including the United Kingdom and several British territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services to expand their operations within government contracts. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality catering services to educational institutions would find this contract advantageous. While the procurement does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, any business with a robust service delivery model in the educational sector can benefit from securing a long-term service contract. Tailored solutions that adhere to the council's guidelines, as outlined, and the capacity to engage actively through the In-tend portal will be crucial for success in this competitive tendering process. ## Notice Clipstone Brook 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. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. 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Target contract commencement date: 1st November 2025 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/0f4aa1aa-4c6f-4942-94c9-22c6ae5b42ac | | 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 | 1 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 | | 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 - 1 Jul 2025 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4aa1aa-4c6f-4942-94c9-22c6ae5b42ac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4aa1aa-4c6f-4942-94c9-22c6ae5b42ac 1st July 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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