---
title: "Bedford College Academies Trust - OPEN FTS Catering tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03310f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD COLLEGE ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2022-06-18"
---

# Bedford College Academies Trust - OPEN FTS Catering tender

Buyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03310f

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Bedford College Academies Trust for the "OPEN FTS Catering tender", classified under canteen and catering services. This tender is located in Bedford, UK, and is currently in the Award stage, with an active status. The contract is worth £3,315,000 and was signed on 18th June 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which implies that any interested parties can submit their tenders during the specified period.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the catering and hospitality sector, to engage in a long-term partnership with an educational institution. Companies specialising in catering services, food supply, and those capable of delivering innovative and quality solutions would be exceptionally well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract includes a base period of three years with the potential for two optional 12-month extensions, creating a stable business prospect for the winning supplier.

## Notice

The Trust comprises of two new build schools - Wixams Academy and Wixams Tree Primary School

### Lot Information

Lot 1

OPNEN FTS Tender for 3 years with 2 optional 12 month extensions

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016744-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,315,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD COLLEGE ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BEDOFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLH24 Bedford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOLCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2022 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016744-2022
- 27 Apr 2022 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010865-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bctrust.co.uk
- http://www.dolce.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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