--- title: "CBC-1457-T-TS Cafe Operator Services - Houghton Hall Park" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2b3d0cb-e480-4e7b-a8cb-9285f323e126" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2b3d0cb-e480-4e7b-a8cb-9285f323e126" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2b3d0cb-e480-4e7b-a8cb-9285f323e126.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2b3d0cb-e480-4e7b-a8cb-9285f323e126.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-01-10" --- # CBC-1457-T-TS Cafe Operator Services - Houghton Hall Park Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2b3d0cb-e480-4e7b-a8cb-9285f323e126 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2b3d0cb-e480-4e7b-a8cb-9285f323e126) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2b3d0cb-e480-4e7b-a8cb-9285f323e126.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council has issued a tender for Cafe Operator Services at Houghton Hall Park. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline of January 16, 2023. The contract is for a duration of 3 years with potential extensions. The main procurement category is services in the canteen and catering sector. The target contract commencement date is 1st April 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the canteen and catering services industry to provide their services to the Central Bedfordshire Council. Companies that specialise in providing cafe operator services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold, allowing a range of businesses to participate in the tender process. ## Notice Cafe Services - Houghton Hall Park *Please follow the information and guidance supplied within the Tender 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. View the 'Clarification' tab for any updates or responses to questions asked. 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. 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 2023 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/f19d3f98-a273-4d13-b67f-aaebf43810af | | 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 | 10 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2026 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55510000 - Canteen services - 55512000 - Canteen management services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2023 at 12:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19d3f98-a273-4d13-b67f-aaebf43810af - 10 Jan 2023 at 12:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19d3f98-a273-4d13-b67f-aaebf43810af - 29 Nov 2022 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19d3f98-a273-4d13-b67f-aaebf43810af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19d3f98-a273-4d13-b67f-aaebf43810af 10th January 2023 - 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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