--- title: "CBC-1153-T-TS Southcott Lower School - Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff584c59-cf9a-4f47-b64b-bbf5c57ed341" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff584c59-cf9a-4f47-b64b-bbf5c57ed341" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff584c59-cf9a-4f47-b64b-bbf5c57ed341.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff584c59-cf9a-4f47-b64b-bbf5c57ed341.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2020-11-10" --- # CBC-1153-T-TS Southcott Lower School - Catering Services Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff584c59-cf9a-4f47-b64b-bbf5c57ed341 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff584c59-cf9a-4f47-b64b-bbf5c57ed341) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff584c59-cf9a-4f47-b64b-bbf5c57ed341.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking tender submissions for Catering Services at Southcott Lower School, classified under the CPV code for catering services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 2nd December 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2021, following a transitional period starting on 18th February 2021, and will run for a term of two years, with optional extensions of up to three additional years. This open procedure is below the threshold, allowing for competitive participation from potential suppliers. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, as well as food service providers with relevant experience in the education sector. Companies that are capable of delivering high-quality catering to schools and can navigate the potential complexities of public sector contracts would be particularly well-suited to engage in this tender. Furthermore, the structured support from the Council ensures that interested parties receive ample guidance throughout the process, thus fostering a competitive environment for growth-oriented businesses in the catering industry. ## Notice Catering Services - Southcott Lower School 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 incure 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. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st April 2021 (following a 6 week transitional period commencing 18th February 2021) Contract term: 2 years (+1+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/ce6c8102-4154-492d-9f4d-6e7e8161da32 | | 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 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 - 55520000 - Catering services - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 10 Nov 2020 at 11:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6c8102-4154-492d-9f4d-6e7e8161da32 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6c8102-4154-492d-9f4d-6e7e8161da32 10th November 2020 - 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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