Award of Catering Services Contract for Shefford Lower School to Aspens Services Ltd
Central Bedfordshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Catering Services Contract for Shefford Lower School to Aspens Services Ltd
Awarded 01 Sep 2025
Awarded01 Sep 2025
Value£745,119.20
SupplierAspens Services Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Expires in 1y 10mo3y term, 39% elapsed
Awarded 1 Sept 2025Expires 31 Aug 2028
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Central Bedfordshire Council awarded a contract to Aspens Services Ltd for catering services at Shefford Lower School.
The contract has a target commencement date of 1st September 2025 and a term of 3 years with two optional 1-year extensions.
The contract value is £745,119.2.
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