Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council (KCC) is planning a procurement process titled "CN250262 Danson House Tea Room" in the catering services industry. This initiative seeks a catering service provider to operate the Danson House Tea Room located in Bexleyheath, DA6 8HL. The procurement is at the planning stage with the current contract expiring on 31st March 2025, and the new service to commence from 1st April 2025. Key dates include the deadline for the market engagement questionnaire submission by 12 pm on Friday, 24th January 2024. The procurement follows legal guidelines under CELEX: 32014L0024 and is governed by GPA rules.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the catering sector to secure a contract with a regional authority. It is particularly suited to companies experienced in managing high-traffic catering facilities within a historic or scenic location like Danson House. The Council is looking to engage with providers through a market engagement questionnaire to shape the procurement strategy and documentation. Businesses that can offer reliable catering services and efficient management are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, with the added advantage of retaining any revenue generated from the tea room throughout the contract period.

Planning

CN250262 Danson House Tea Room

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

16th January 2025 16:44:30 PM
Contract Summary

Kent County Council (KCC) require a catering service to operate out of Danson House Tea Room. This facility is located at the following address: Danson House, Danson Park, Bexleyheath DA6 8HL. Danson House Tea Room is a catering facility that is currently occupied by by “Fleur de The”. The current contract is due to expire on the 31st March 2025. The Council are running a procurement process to a procure a provider for a catering service for Danson House from April 1st 2025. The Council will be providing the facility at a fixed cost per month for rent and utilities (this fee is subject to inflationary uplift and be reviewed on each anniversary of the contract). Any subsequent revenue generated from the Tea Room will be retained by the service provider throughout the entirety of the contract.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04d3de

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

55520000

CPV Division(s)

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
Awarding Authority

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Mr Joseph Kay

Buyer Email

Joseph.Kay@kent.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Invicta House

Maidstone

ME14 1XQ

United Kingdom

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CN250262 Danson House Tea Room

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Awarding Authority