Catering Services for Three Schools

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking suppliers to provide catering services for three school sites: John Donne Lower School, St Swithuns Lower School, and Maple Tree Primary School. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must carefully read the provided information and guidance in the tender documents to ensure a complete submission. Key points to note include: - Adherence to word count limits; submissions exceeding these limits will not be considered. - Responses are required for all questions posed in the tender. - Any additional documents or information not specifically requested will be disregarded. - Suppliers should be aware of the timeline for questions and submission dates. - All communications and clarifications must be conducted through the In-tend portal; direct contact with the service area is not permitted. - Regularly check the Clarification tab for updates and responses to bidder questions, as these will be shared with all bidders to maintain fairness. - Avoid submitting your tender close to the deadline to prevent potential IT issues; submissions via email will not be accepted. - The Council will provide support throughout the tender process. If you have questions or need clarification, please use the correspondence facility in the In-tend system. To participate in this tender, suppliers must 'Opt In' to confirm their intention to submit a tender. If you choose to 'Opt Out', you can provide a reason for your decision, and you will stop receiving system-generated communications. You can opt back in at any time. The target start date for the contract is January 5, 2026, with a contract term of 2 years, plus options for 1-year extensions.