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Catering Services to Extra Care Schemes

WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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14 Feb 2025 at 09:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Kent Housing Association has awarded a contract for catering services to ABM Catering Limited. The contract pertains specifically to providing catering services at two extra care schemes managed by the association. This procurement process, categorised under canteen and catering services, was conducted through Procurement Assist Ltd's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Canteen & Catering Services. The procurement method was selective, and the entire process was initiated as a tender. The contract, valued at GBP 1,906,820, will commence on 1 April 2025, following a three-month mobilisation period, and is set for an initial term of five years, with a possible extension of another five years subject to performance.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can provide high-quality service to care schemes. Given the substantial contract value and duration, it offers a long-term business growth potential. The dynamics of the extra care settings also mean that businesses capable of tailoring their services to meet the specific needs of elderly residents would find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Additionally, this procurement allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, thus broadening the scope for diverse business participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services to Extra Care Schemes

Notice Description

*This is for information only, as the contract has been awarded* The Catering Services are to be provided at two extra care schemes managed by West Kent Housing Association. This procurement is being undertaken via Procurement Assist Ltd's DPS PA/BOS/17 - Canteen & Catering Services. Following completion of this tender process, West Kent proposes to enter into a Contract with the successful Service Provider for an initial period of five (5) years plus an extension of a further five (5) years (at West Kent's discretion and performance depending). The anticipated service commencement date is Tuesday 1st April 2025 with a preceding 3-month mobilisation period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f9aae5e-4e40-416b-b8f6-ff3ed1a2058b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f6287f-ebcd-467f-a3b1-58c1b60db7a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,906,820 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,906,820 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@wkha.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SEVENOAKS
Postcode
TN13 1AX
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Sevenoaks Town and St John's
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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