---
title: "Community Supermarket"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef8c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Community Supermarket

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef8c

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## Summary

Medway Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Chatham, is procuring services under the title "Community Supermarket." This procurement process, using the open procedure method, is aimed at establishing and operating a community supermarket to offer affordable food and essential items for residents experiencing food insecurity. The project includes on-site wraparound services such as financial advice and volunteering opportunities. The procurement is complete, with Social Enterprise Kent CIC, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Margate, selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at approximately £259,711, runs from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement falls under the 'Other community, social and personal services' category, with initial tender submissions due by 5th January 2026.

This tender opens growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly those already engaged in community service or food distribution sectors. Businesses focusing on social value, quality, and competitive pricing have potential competitive advantages. The integration of additional services like financial advisories could appeal to enterprises with a broad skill set in community outreach and social service provision. Such projects not only promise financial returns but also enhance a company's reputation within the community service industry, aligning profit with social impact. The procurement process was based on an open method that allows equal opportunity for suitable businesses to compete, highlighting its suitability for SMEs and VCSEs focused on delivering community-based solutions.

## Notice

Service required is the establishment and operation of a Community Supermarket to provide affordable access to food and essential items for all residents experiencing food insecurity. A range of core food products to be made available below market average. Additional expectation to Integrate wraparound support services on site such as financial advice,benefits guidance, Volunteering opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033249-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | £260,000 |
| Awards value | £260,000 |
| Contracts value | £259,711 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL ENTERPRISE KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 11:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033249-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 19:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007336-2026
- 5 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080096-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033249-2026
  13th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007336-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080096-2025
  5th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/FFW68N7Q48
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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