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title: "AWARDED - Provision of Catering Services to Kent Police"
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# AWARDED - Provision of Catering Services to Kent Police

Buyer: KENT POLICE AND ESSEX POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-daa43799-614e-43cc-8cf4-c786ce4c404a

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## Summary

The tender titled "AWARDED - Provision of Catering Services to Kent Police" was initiated by Kent Police and Essex Police Procurement Services and falls under the services category of canteen and catering services. The procurement process, which was conducted via a selective method through a call-off from the ESPO Framework Contract, has now completed with an award dated 21 December 2018, with the contract commencing on the same day and concluding on 27 December 2022. The tender period ended on 17 January 2018 and the services are required at the Kent Police Headquarters located in Gravesend, South East England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the catering industry. Companies with expertise in providing diverse food services, including those with experience in catering for police or similar public sector organisations, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging in projects like this not only enhances a company's portfolio but also fosters important relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

Call Off from the ESPO Framework Contract (Reference 704) for the provision of catering services for the Kent Police Headquarters site. This is for the provision of three differing food outlets across the site each to include an out of hours micro-market provision for use by officers, staff and visitors to the site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/650ce70f-b763-4707-b0dd-4dd7da070b28 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Dec 2018 - 27 Dec 2022 |
| 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 POLICE AND ESSEX POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | GRAVESEND |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA11 8BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Gravesham |
| Electoral ward | Northfleet & Springhead |
| Westminster constituency | Gravesham |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2019 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/650ce70f-b763-4707-b0dd-4dd7da070b28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/650ce70f-b763-4707-b0dd-4dd7da070b28
  4th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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