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title: "Catering, Vending Machines and Water Cooler Solutions"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)"
published: "2024-01-10"
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# Catering, Vending Machines and Water Cooler Solutions

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59f78636-96b0-4cef-b8e6-0d353bbb69de

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## Summary

The Kent County Council (T/Procurement Services) has awarded a contract for "Catering, Vending Machines and Water Cooler Solutions" to multiple suppliers. The contract, valued at £400,000 GBP, started on November 22, 2023, and will end on September 30, 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on November 21, 2023.

This contract presents business opportunities for suppliers in the catering services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in catering, vending machines, and water cooler solutions are well-suited to compete. The contract is beneficial for businesses looking to serve public sector organizations in various locations, including the UK and other territories.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is open to all public sector organisations and has been split into four (4) LOTS; LOT 1 -Catering - Education Only LOT 2 -Catering - Public Sector (Non-Education) LOT 3 - Vending Machines LOT 4 - Water Cooler Solutions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e965682-09e8-4faa-bf51-104e38193011 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2023 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CATERLINK LIMITED (TRADING AS CATERLINK; CULINERA; CULLIGAN (UK; FAIRTRADE VENDING; MIX & VEND; NOURISH CONTRACT CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2024 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e965682-09e8-4faa-bf51-104e38193011

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e965682-09e8-4faa-bf51-104e38193011
  10th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=825306050
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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