Published date: 3 April 2024
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Contract summary
Industry
Canteen and catering services - 55500000
Catering services - 55520000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£75,000
Procurement reference
KENT001-DN717925-65888932
Published date
3 April 2024
Closing date
1 May 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 June 2024
Contract end date
1 June 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
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 Her Majesty the Queen 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.
About the buyer
Contact name
Joseph Kay
Address
Invicta House
Maidstone
Me14 1xx
England
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