--- title: "CBC-1810-T-TS Clipstone Brook Lower School Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0556e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0556e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0556e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0556e2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-01" --- # CBC-1810-T-TS Clipstone Brook Lower School Catering Services Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0556e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0556e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0556e2.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking tenders for the provision of catering services at Clipstone Brook Lower School, with a procurement process currently at the tender stage. The procurement is conducted under an open procedure, emphasising a 'light touch' approach, and is above threshold. Interested parties must submit tenders by 12:00 on 22 July 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1 November 2025 and is for a duration of three years, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. The total estimated contract value is £400,000, with a maximum gross value of £480,000. This procurement is part of the services category, specifically targeting school catering services, and any clarifications or bidding documents must be submitted electronically via the In-tend portal. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services to enhance their portfolio and establish a relationship with a sub-central government authority. Companies with expertise in catering to educational institutions, particularly those able to provide a high-quality service at a competitive cost, are well-suited to vie for this contract. With a strong emphasis on quality over cost in the award criteria, businesses that can demonstrate excellence and efficiency in service delivery are likely to be favoured. This opportunity could serve as a substantial business growth avenue due to the potential long-term nature of the contract. ## Notice Clipstone Brook Lower School Catering Services 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. 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Target contract commencement date: 1st November 2025 Contract term: 3 years +1 +1 optional ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036484-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - 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 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £400,000 | | 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 | TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2025 at 14:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036484-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036484-2025 1st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home Suppliers can access tender pack and submit tender returns via the In-tend supplier portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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