Tender

Catering Concession - Maison Dieu, Dover

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 11:57

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03 Mar 2026 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council is seeking to appoint up to two additional caterers to provide catering services at Maison Dieu, Dover, under an open competition procurement method. The tender, titled "Catering Concession - Maison Dieu, Dover," falls under the catering services category and is managed by the district council acting as the buying organisation. Located in the United Kingdom within the UKJ44 region, this opportunity is currently at the tender stage, as updated on 3 March 2026. Prospective bidders are required to express interest and submit their ITT responses through the Kent Business Portal by 12:00 on 30 March 2026. The licence is scheduled to commence on 1 May 2026 and may continue until 31 March 2031, including a possible break clause on 1 April 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering services industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. With a gross contract value of £100,000, it presents a lucrative chance to establish or expand service offerings within Dover. The emphasis on quality as the award criterion suggests that businesses with a strong focus on providing high-quality catering services will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Catering providers looking to enhance their market presence and engage with public authorities like Dover District Council can benefit from participating in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Concession - Maison Dieu, Dover

Notice Description

Dover District Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint up to two additional Caterers to provide Catering Services at the Maison Dieu, Dover and invites prospective Caterers to submit an offer to meet the Council's requirements. The License is anticipated to commence upon 1st May 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2031 unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the License. A break clause will be available to both parties on 1st April 2029. Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 hours on the 30th March 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Kent Business Portal portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Dover:-Catering-services./GZ58Q67Z55 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/GZ58Q67Z55

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018867-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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