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title: "SC230088 - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children - Catering Service"
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published: "2025-02-19"
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# SC230088 - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children - Catering Service

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3250a4e6-b5fd-4061-a0ac-aa7f65450142

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## Summary

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "SC230088 - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children - Catering Service," classified under the industry category of canteen and catering services (CPV 55500000). This tender follows an open procedure and was part of a mini competition under the light touch regime. The procurement aimed to find a suitable catering supplier for various Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children centres across Kent. The initial publication date was 28 October 2024, with the tender period ending on 18 November 2024. The contract, valued at £11,800,000, was awarded on 21 January 2025, with a contract period commencing on 2 January 2025 and concluding on 2 January 2028. The awarded supplier is Genuine Dinning Company Ltd, a large enterprise based in London.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for catering service providers looking to expand their operations, particularly those experienced in large-scale meal services or working with vulnerable populations. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering consistent service quality and reliability can greatly benefit from competing in such tenders. The opportunity is best suited for larger catering companies given the contract's scale and duration, although it does not specifically accommodate SMEs or VCSEs. Engaging in this contract could lead to long-term partnerships with local government and enhance the supplier’s reputation in the sector.

## Notice

Kent County Council (KCC) is utilising 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. If this opportunity is of interest, please register on the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) and search for the opportunity with the below references to be granted access to the tender documentation. Ref: DN748848 Title: SC230088 - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children - Catering Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dafe0bd2-59b2-4fe4-b29b-3cfbb03766ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2025 - 2 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENUINE DINNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dafe0bd2-59b2-4fe4-b29b-3cfbb03766ed
- 28 Oct 2024 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9e2dbd-22a4-43c8-bd0c-214150883bf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dafe0bd2-59b2-4fe4-b29b-3cfbb03766ed
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9e2dbd-22a4-43c8-bd0c-214150883bf0
  28th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Provenance

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