Planning

CN250262 Danson House Tea Room

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 16:44

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.

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Notice Title

CN250262 Danson House Tea Room

Notice Description

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

as stated in section 1.4, Kent County Council is planning a procurement process to procure a provider of a catering service to operate within Danson House Tea Room. 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. Market Engagement Activity: The Council have issued a market engagement questionnaire for this project. All interested organisations are invited to complete the Market Engagement Questionnaire. This will be used to gather information and build on our existing knowledge to shape the procurement strategy and documentation. The Market Engagement Questionnaire has been via the Kent Business Portal. All responses should be submitted to the portal by 12pm on Friday 24th January 2024. Please register your interest in the opportunity using the following link. Upon registering your interest, you will be emailed an invitation to the Market Engagement Questionnaire: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5ba08974-19d4-ef11-8133-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545

Renewal: To be confirmed in the procurement documentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d3de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001568-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - 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
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Joseph Kay
Contact Email
joseph.kay@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

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