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title: "The Swattenden Centre - Catering costs for UASC Aug 22"
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published: "2022-12-07"
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# The Swattenden Centre - Catering costs for UASC Aug 22

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbdc0fd6-f46b-4e37-bb1f-42ad9a8d87eb

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for catering services at The Swattenden Centre for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is set to start on August 1, 2022 and end on August 31, 2022, with a total value of £45,670.36. The award was granted to THE GENUINE DINING CO. LIMITED on June 1, 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the catering services industry to expand their business. Businesses with experience in providing catering services for specialised populations, such as UASC, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The direct procurement method and the focus on catering costs for UASC create a niche market opportunity for SMEs seeking growth in the services sector.

## Notice

The Swattenden Centre - Catering costs for UASC Aug 22

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/980213a7-e712-4315-ba07-344fa2128734 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,670 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,670 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE GENUINE DINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2022 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/980213a7-e712-4315-ba07-344fa2128734

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/980213a7-e712-4315-ba07-344fa2128734
  7th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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