---
title: "CBC-1805-T-TS Catering Services - Three School Sites"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055199"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-23"
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# CBC-1805-T-TS Catering Services - Three School Sites

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055199

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is inviting tenders for catering services across three school sites: John Donne Lower School, St Swithuns Lower School, and Maple Tree Primary School. This opportunity falls under the service category of school catering services and is located within Hertfordshire, UK. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 21st July 2025. Interested parties should participate through the In-tend portal, with enquiries permitted until 14th July 2025. The contract is due to commence on 5th January 2026, with a two-year term and potential extensions, valued at approximately £374,000 (GBP). The procurement method is open competition, classified as below the threshold under the light-touch regime.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced with educational institutions. The contract focuses on quality and cost-effectiveness, with a 60% weighting on quality and 40% on cost. It encourages innovative service proposals and cost management strategies, making it suitable for businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts or strengthen their portfolio in school catering. Companies that are equipped to handle multi-site operations and can maintain service standards across all locations will likely find this tender beneficial for business growth. Engaging with Central Bedfordshire Council’s procurement process can pave the way for future collaborations within the sub-central government sector.

## Notice

School Catering Services - Three Sites John Donne Lower School St Swithuns Lower School Maple Tree Primary School Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. 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. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 5th January 2026 Contract term: 2 years +1+1 optional

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034346-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £374,000 |
| Lots value | £374,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 11:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034346-2025
- 23 Jun 2025 at 10:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034334-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034346-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034334-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home
  Tender documents can be viewed and accessed on the supplier portal In-tend.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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