--- title: "CBC-1199-T-TS Clipstone Brook Lower School - Catering Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e9fbd4ff-e0b2-4539-82c1-d5626fcd1527" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9fbd4ff-e0b2-4539-82c1-d5626fcd1527" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9fbd4ff-e0b2-4539-82c1-d5626fcd1527.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9fbd4ff-e0b2-4539-82c1-d5626fcd1527.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-20" --- # CBC-1199-T-TS Clipstone Brook Lower School - Catering Service Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9fbd4ff-e0b2-4539-82c1-d5626fcd1527 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9fbd4ff-e0b2-4539-82c1-d5626fcd1527) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9fbd4ff-e0b2-4539-82c1-d5626fcd1527.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of catering services at Clipstone Brook Lower School. This procurement falls under the school catering services category and is being conducted through an open procedure below the threshold. The planned contract commencement date is set for 1st August 2021, with a total contract duration of three years, including options for two additional one-year extensions. The deadline for submitting tenders is 17th May 2021 at 11:45 AM BST, and the service will be primarily located at the school in Shefford, Bedfordshire (postal code SG17 5TQ). This tender presents a valuable opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those specialising in school food services, to expand their client base. Companies that can efficiently manage catering operations, adhere to specific dietary guidelines, and demonstrate experience in delivering high-quality meals within educational settings will be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should be prepared to submit detailed proposals and engage effectively with the tender process via the In-tend portal, ensuring all required documentation is accurately completed and submitted by the deadline. ## Notice Clipstone Brook Lower School - Catering Services **Please follow the information and guidance supplied within the ITT document, this will help you adhere to our requirements. Also be aware of the word count limits, any information going over will not be evaluated. If you supply information that has not been requested, it will be disregarded and will not be considered /evaluated. Please ensure you supply a response to ALL questions. 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 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. 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. 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Target contract commencement date: 1st August 2021 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/957b8650-5d02-4c2f-b39e-3e6c79a0d744 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 | | 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 - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2021 at 14:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957b8650-5d02-4c2f-b39e-3e6c79a0d744 - 20 Apr 2021 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957b8650-5d02-4c2f-b39e-3e6c79a0d744 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957b8650-5d02-4c2f-b39e-3e6c79a0d744 20th April 2021 - 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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