Tender

Community Supermarket

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council, based in Chatham, United Kingdom, is currently at the tender stage of procuring services for the establishment and operation of a Community Supermarket. This project aims to provide affordable access to food and essential items for residents facing food insecurity and anticipates the integration of support services such as financial advice and benefits guidance on-site. The tender falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and employs an open procurement method. The deadline for submitting enquiries is 19 December 2025, with the tender submission deadline set for 5 January 2026. The total estimated contract value is £312,000, with the contract expected to commence on 2 March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth for companies in the social services and food retail sector, especially those oriented toward community support and social value. The project recognises the significance of quality and social impact, with award criteria focusing 75% on quality, 20% on price, and 5% on social value. The contract is designed to be inclusive, welcoming SMEs and VCSEs to participate, and includes the possibility of a 12-month extension. Businesses with expertise in delivering community-focused services and comprehensive food distribution can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and contribute positively to local community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Supermarket

Notice Description

Service required is the establishment and operation of a Community Supermarket to provide affordable access to food and essential items for all residents experiencing food insecurity. A range of core food products to be made available below market average. Additional expectation to Integrate wraparound support services on site such as financial advice,benefits guidance, Volunteering opportunities. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Other-community%2C-social-and-personal-services./FFW68N7Q48 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/FFW68N7Q48

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080096-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Graham Thomas
Contact Email
graham.thomas1@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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