---
title: "Catering Concession - Maison Dieu, Dover"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0660a8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Catering Concession - Maison Dieu, Dover

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0660a8

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## Summary

Dover District Council is seeking to appoint up to two additional caterers to provide catering services at Maison Dieu, Dover, under an open competition procurement method. The tender, titled "Catering Concession - Maison Dieu, Dover," falls under the catering services category and is managed by the district council acting as the buying organisation. Located in the United Kingdom within the UKJ44 region, this opportunity is currently at the tender stage, as updated on 3 March 2026. Prospective bidders are required to express interest and submit their ITT responses through the Kent Business Portal by 12:00 on 30 March 2026. The licence is scheduled to commence on 1 May 2026 and may continue until 31 March 2031, including a possible break clause on 1 April 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering services industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. With a gross contract value of £100,000, it presents a lucrative chance to establish or expand service offerings within Dover. The emphasis on quality as the award criterion suggests that businesses with a strong focus on providing high-quality catering services will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Catering providers looking to enhance their market presence and engage with public authorities like Dover District Council can benefit from participating in this tender process.

## Notice

Dover District Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint up to two additional Caterers to provide Catering Services at the Maison Dieu, Dover and invites prospective Caterers to submit an offer to meet the Council's requirements. The License is anticipated to commence upon 1st May 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2031 unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the License. A break clause will be available to both parties on 1st April 2029. Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 hours on the 30th March 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Kent Business Portal portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Dover:-Catering-services./GZ58Q67Z55 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/GZ58Q67Z55

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018867-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 11:57 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018867-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 11:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018842-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018867-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018842-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/GZ58Q67Z55
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Dover:-Catering-services./GZ58Q67Z55
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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