Award

SC230088 - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children - Catering Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2025 at 14:53

Tender

28 Oct 2024 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "SC230088 - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children - Catering Service," classified under the industry category of canteen and catering services (CPV 55500000). This tender follows an open procedure and was part of a mini competition under the light touch regime. The procurement aimed to find a suitable catering supplier for various Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children centres across Kent. The initial publication date was 28 October 2024, with the tender period ending on 18 November 2024. The contract, valued at £11,800,000, was awarded on 21 January 2025, with a contract period commencing on 2 January 2025 and concluding on 2 January 2028. The awarded supplier is Genuine Dinning Company Ltd, a large enterprise based in London.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for catering service providers looking to expand their operations, particularly those experienced in large-scale meal services or working with vulnerable populations. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering consistent service quality and reliability can greatly benefit from competing in such tenders. The opportunity is best suited for larger catering companies given the contract's scale and duration, although it does not specifically accommodate SMEs or VCSEs. Engaging in this contract could lead to long-term partnerships with local government and enhance the supplier’s reputation in the sector.

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Notice Title

SC230088 - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children - Catering Service

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC) is utilising the light touch regime to carry out a mini competition to procure a catering supplier to provide meals for a number of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) centres across Kent. If this opportunity is of interest, please register on the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) and search for the opportunity with the below references to be granted access to the tender documentation. Ref: DN748848 Title: SC230088 - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children - Catering Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dafe0bd2-59b2-4fe4-b29b-3cfbb03766ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,800,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2025 - 2 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alexander Whelan
Contact Email
alexander.whelan@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENUINE DINNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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