Award

School Catering

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

10 May 2024 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of school meals in Kent. The tender, titled "School Catering," was awarded via the KCS framework Y23009 for catering services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from August 1, 2024, to August 1, 2027, with the tender period ending on March 11, 2024. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with Caterlink Ltd and Nourish Contract Catering Ltd being the appointed suppliers.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the catering services industry to provide school meals in Kent. Companies with experience in large-scale catering operations may find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Interested businesses should note the specific delivery address in Maidstone with postal code ME14 1XQ. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, offering a framework for successful suppliers to deliver services over a 3-year period with a possible extension for up to 2 additional years.

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Notice Title

School Catering

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC) have appointed Caterlink Ltd & Nourish Contract Catering Ltd on a 3 year contract, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The service is to provide the provision of school meals to schools in Kent. The contract was procured via the KCS framework Y23009 (Catering, Vending Machines & Waters Coolers).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-399861dc-c104-4cac-ac2d-8092167cdc6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcbd4abc-0550-4d98-bbfc-70380dd639a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2027 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
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
2
Supplier Names

CATERLINK

NOURISH CONTRACT CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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