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Catering, Vending Machines and Water Cooler Solutions

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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10 Jan 2024 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council (T/Procurement Services) has awarded a contract for "Catering, Vending Machines and Water Cooler Solutions" to multiple suppliers. The contract, valued at £400,000 GBP, started on November 22, 2023, and will end on September 30, 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on November 21, 2023.

This contract presents business opportunities for suppliers in the catering services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in catering, vending machines, and water cooler solutions are well-suited to compete. The contract is beneficial for businesses looking to serve public sector organizations in various locations, including the UK and other territories.

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Notice Title

Catering, Vending Machines and Water Cooler Solutions

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is open to all public sector organisations and has been split into four (4) LOTS; LOT 1 -Catering - Education Only LOT 2 -Catering - Public Sector (Non-Education) LOT 3 - Vending Machines LOT 4 - Water Cooler Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59f78636-96b0-4cef-b8e6-0d353bbb69de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e965682-09e8-4faa-bf51-104e38193011
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2023 - 30 Sep 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 (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

CATERLINK LIMITED (TRADING AS CATERLINK

CULINERA

CULLIGAN (UK

FAIRTRADE VENDING

MIX & VEND

NOURISH CONTRACT CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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