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SC240037 Citizenship Ceremony Catering RFQ

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jun 2024 at 07:43

Award Notice
Tender

04 Apr 2024 at 07:50

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Apr 2024 at 14:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is seeking a catering service for Citizenship Ceremonies at Oakwood House, Maidstone, Kent. The procurement process involves an open procedure with a deadline for responses set at 12pm on 01/05/24. The contract period will start on 01/06/24 and last until 01/06/25. The main procurement category is services related to canteen and catering services.

This procurement opportunity for catering services at Citizenship Ceremonies provides a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete. Businesses in the catering industry, especially those experienced in providing refreshments for events, would be well-suited to engage in this tender process and potentially secure a contract with the Kent County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC240037 Citizenship Ceremony Catering RFQ

Notice Description

Under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, all applicants aged 18 years or over who are accepted for naturalisation or registration as a British citizen must take a citizenship oath and pledge at a citizenship ceremony. The heart of the citizenship ceremony will involve prospective citizens making an oath or affirmation to His Majesty the King and a pledge of loyalty to the United Kingdom after which a certificate will be presented. The purpose of this procurement (RFQ) is to identify a catering service for these ceremonies. There role will be to provide specific refreshments at Citizenship Ceremonies services on behalf of the Kent County Council. The services currently take place at Oakwood House, Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE, but may take place at an alternative venue in the Maidstone area. Generally, there are two ceremonies a week, currently on Monday at 10am and 12pm. Sometimes there are less ceremonies and sometimes more, however there will be prior notice provided in of at least 1 month for all ceremonies. All contract terms, requirements and further information will be detailed within the RFQ document for this contract. The deadline for response will be set at 12pm on 01/05/24.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb47b260-8f7f-43a4-b591-a30f6dbbe8f3
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 months
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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joseph Kay
Contact Email
joseph.kay@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
1
Supplier Name

LARDERCRAFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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