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title: "CBC-0749-T-LP Houghton Hall Park Cafe"
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# CBC-0749-T-LP Houghton Hall Park Cafe

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f40baa14-4884-4a33-a895-84a1367f9316

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council is initiating a tender process for the "CBC-0749-T-LP Houghton Hall Park Cafe," aimed at establishing a catering service within a new visitor centre located in Shefford, UK (SG17 5TQ). The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 22nd June 2017. The successful bidder will provide catering services for the café and flexible meeting spaces, with an option for larger events within the park area over a contract period from 7th August 2017 to 6th August 2019. This contract falls under the category of catering supplies and services (CPV codes: 39222000, 55520000, 55523000, 55500000). 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in catering and hospitality services, particularly those with experience in managing café operations or event catering. Companies looking to expand their service offerings in the Central Bedfordshire area would find this process advantageous, especially those able to deliver quality food and beverage services while supporting community events. Additionally, this opportunity favours enterprises capable of establishing a café atmosphere conducive to visitors at a public facility.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a competent and qualified caterer to work in partnership to establish and develop a caf? within the new visitor centre. The caterer will provide catering and refreshment services for: o the caf? within the visitor centre and the outdoor seating area, including a 'take away' offer o the flexible meeting spaces within the facility The caterer will also have the option to provide catering for the larger scale events and activities within the main park area and will be given first refusal for these opportunities. 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/c60b3764-4d1f-4177-b2c0-0aa5d6d84d93 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2017 - 6 Aug 2019 |
| 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

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2017 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c60b3764-4d1f-4177-b2c0-0aa5d6d84d93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c60b3764-4d1f-4177-b2c0-0aa5d6d84d93
  2nd June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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