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title: "SC240037 Citizenship Ceremony Catering RFQ"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-27"
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# SC240037 Citizenship Ceremony Catering RFQ

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7a900d5-c47e-4e50-9b5d-73874cbc8365

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## Summary

The Kent County Council is seeking a catering service for Citizenship Ceremonies at Oakwood House, Maidstone, Kent. The procurement process involves an open procedure with a deadline for responses set at 12pm on 01/05/24. The contract period will start on 01/06/24 and last until 01/06/25. The main procurement category is services related to canteen and catering services.

This procurement opportunity for catering services at Citizenship Ceremonies provides a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete. Businesses in the catering industry, especially those experienced in providing refreshments for events, would be well-suited to engage in this tender process and potentially secure a contract with the Kent County Council.

## Notice

Under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, all applicants aged 18 years or over who are accepted for naturalisation or registration as a British citizen must take a citizenship oath and pledge at a citizenship ceremony. The heart of the citizenship ceremony will involve prospective citizens making an oath or affirmation to His Majesty the King and a pledge of loyalty to the United Kingdom after which a certificate will be presented. The purpose of this procurement (RFQ) is to identify a catering service for these ceremonies. There role will be to provide specific refreshments at Citizenship Ceremonies services on behalf of the Kent County Council. The services currently take place at Oakwood House, Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE, but may take place at an alternative venue in the Maidstone area. Generally, there are two ceremonies a week, currently on Monday at 10am and 12pm. Sometimes there are less ceremonies and sometimes more, however there will be prior notice provided in of at least 1 month for all ceremonies. All contract terms, requirements and further information will be detailed within the RFQ document for this contract. The deadline for response will be set at 12pm on 01/05/24.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb47b260-8f7f-43a4-b591-a30f6dbbe8f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | LARDERCRAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2024 at 07:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb47b260-8f7f-43a4-b591-a30f6dbbe8f3
- 4 Apr 2024 at 07:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf5d7338-38b8-4327-9cff-9d838704e9c1
- 3 Apr 2024 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a3560e7-12e4-4c68-88d5-69d8a5f73c99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb47b260-8f7f-43a4-b591-a30f6dbbe8f3
  27th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf5d7338-38b8-4327-9cff-9d838704e9c1
  4th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a3560e7-12e4-4c68-88d5-69d8a5f73c99
  3rd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

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