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title: "Catering Services to Extra Care Schemes"
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# Catering Services to Extra Care Schemes

Buyer: WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f9aae5e-4e40-416b-b8f6-ff3ed1a2058b

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## Summary

The West Kent Housing Association has awarded a contract for catering services to ABM Catering Limited. The contract pertains specifically to providing catering services at two extra care schemes managed by the association. This procurement process, categorised under canteen and catering services, was conducted through Procurement Assist Ltd's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Canteen & Catering Services. The procurement method was selective, and the entire process was initiated as a tender. The contract, valued at GBP 1,906,820, will commence on 1 April 2025, following a three-month mobilisation period, and is set for an initial term of five years, with a possible extension of another five years subject to performance.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can provide high-quality service to care schemes. Given the substantial contract value and duration, it offers a long-term business growth potential. The dynamics of the extra care settings also mean that businesses capable of tailoring their services to meet the specific needs of elderly residents would find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Additionally, this procurement allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, thus broadening the scope for diverse business participation.

## Notice

*This is for information only, as the contract has been awarded* The Catering Services are to be provided at two extra care schemes managed by West Kent Housing Association. This procurement is being undertaken via Procurement Assist Ltd's DPS PA/BOS/17 - Canteen & Catering Services. Following completion of this tender process, West Kent proposes to enter into a Contract with the successful Service Provider for an initial period of five (5) years plus an extension of a further five (5) years (at West Kent's discretion and performance depending). The anticipated service commencement date is Tuesday 1st April 2025 with a preceding 3-month mobilisation period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f6287f-ebcd-467f-a3b1-58c1b60db7a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,906,820 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,906,820 |
| 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 | WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | SEVENOAKS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN13 1AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Sevenoaks |
| Electoral ward | Sevenoaks Town and St John's |
| Westminster constituency | Sevenoaks |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABM CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f6287f-ebcd-467f-a3b1-58c1b60db7a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f6287f-ebcd-467f-a3b1-58c1b60db7a1
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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