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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CATERING AND FACILITIES SERVICES AT THE LEAGRAVE CENTRE, LUTON"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CATERING AND FACILITIES SERVICES AT THE LEAGRAVE CENTRE, LUTON

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f63582da-c03a-4c57-8bcf-35bc28e122ba

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## Summary

The tender titled "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CATERING AND FACILITIES SERVICES AT THE LEAGRAVE CENTRE, LUTON" is being offered by Luton Council, focusing on the catering and facilities management industry. This opportunity involves the provision of café services and event catering over a three-year period, starting no later than 1st October 2019, with a potential two-year extension. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 28th August 2019. The total value of the contract is estimated at £120,000.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and facilities management, particularly those capable of delivering café services and event catering on a flexible schedule. Companies with experience in managing facilities for public or large venues will be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially if they can offer innovative service models tailored to meet the needs of Luton Council. Engaging in this tender can provide vital growth avenues for businesses looking to expand into the public sector.

## Notice

The contract is offered for a period of three years, (commencing no later than 1st October 2019) with an opportunity for an extension of two years. The tenderer is expected to provide the following service: - * A service in the coffee tree throughout the working week. The current opening hours for the cafe are 08.00-16.00. There is currently a service closure over the Christmas period. * The second expectation is to provide an event catering service during the working week, evenings (approximately one evening per week) and weekends (approximately five Saturdays per year). * The third expectation is to provide a facilities service for the building. This will include facilities management for our conference offer alongside our staff facilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/200510e2-7eda-4e00-b36f-2254c341c1be |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 28 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2019 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/200510e2-7eda-4e00-b36f-2254c341c1be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/200510e2-7eda-4e00-b36f-2254c341c1be
  1st August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

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