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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 15:26

Tender

28 Oct 2024 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for a catering service contract under the title "SC230088 - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children – Catering Service." This contract, classified under CPV code 55500000 for canteen and catering services, entails providing meals at various Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) centres across Kent. The open procedure tender, initiated under the light touch regime, included a mini competition and concluded on 21st January 2025. The process, which began in October 2024, was detailed on Kent County Council’s platforms, with the final contract being awarded to Genuine Dinning Company Ltd. The contract was signed on 21st January 2025 and will be in effect from 2nd January 2025 to 2nd January 2028.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in catering services, especially those that can operate at a regional or large scale. Businesses adept at managing food services for large groups in institutional settings would be well-suited to compete for this type of contract. Furthermore, the evaluation model based on a price per quality point system ensures that both quality and cost-effectiveness are crucial factors, giving an edge to enterprises that can deliver high-quality services at competitive prices. Participation in such tenders can also enhance the company's portfolio and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SC230088 - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children - Catering Service

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC) utilised 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. The contract has been awarded to Genuine Dinning Company Ltd to provide the catering service for the UASC Centres across Kent. Ref: SC230088 Title: Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children - Catering Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent County Council (KCC) utilised 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. The contract has been awarded to Genuine Dinning Company Ltd to provide the catering service for the UASC Centres across Kent. Ref: SC230088 Title: Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children - Catering Service. Additional information: Tender submission were evaluated using a price per quality point model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b1b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005913-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified
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
2 Jan 2025 - 2 Jan 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Alexander Whelan
Contact Email
alexander.whelan@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000422419

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
TLJ4 Kent

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENUINE DINNING

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