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title: "School Catering"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-10"
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# School Catering

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-399861dc-c104-4cac-ac2d-8092167cdc6b

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of school meals in Kent. The tender, titled "School Catering," was awarded via the KCS framework Y23009 for catering services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from August 1, 2024, to August 1, 2027, with the tender period ending on March 11, 2024. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with Caterlink Ltd and Nourish Contract Catering Ltd being the appointed suppliers.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the catering services industry to provide school meals in Kent. Companies with experience in large-scale catering operations may find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Interested businesses should note the specific delivery address in Maidstone with postal code ME14 1XQ. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, offering a framework for successful suppliers to deliver services over a 3-year period with a possible extension for up to 2 additional years.

## Notice

Kent County Council (KCC) have appointed Caterlink Ltd & Nourish Contract Catering Ltd on a 3 year contract, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The service is to provide the provision of school meals to schools in Kent. The contract was procured via the KCS framework Y23009 (Catering, Vending Machines & Waters Coolers).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcbd4abc-0550-4d98-bbfc-70380dd639a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 1XX |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CATERLINK; NOURISH CONTRACT CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 10 May 2024 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcbd4abc-0550-4d98-bbfc-70380dd639a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcbd4abc-0550-4d98-bbfc-70380dd639a7
  10th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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