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Catering Concession - Maison Dieu, Dover

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Deadline
3 days left
March 30, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
018842-2026
Value
£100,000
Location
Kent, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 03, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 23, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 30, 2026

Contract Start Date

April 30, 2026

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Budget
£100,000
Duration
59 months
Location
Kent
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

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.

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Requirements & Qualifications

11 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (6)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS6
--Expressions of interest must be submitted via the Kent Business Portal.
--Completed ITT response must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal.
--Submission deadline: 12:00 hours on 30th March 2026.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds listed, but bidders should be aware of general procurement regulations.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Prospective Caterers must submit an offer.
--Must be able to provide Catering Services at the Maison Dieu, Dover.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Must be able to provide Catering Services.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Value of the contract is estimated at 100,000.0 EUR.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for catering services at Maison Dieu, Dover, is generally well-structured with clear basic information and a defined scope. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on sustainability aspects.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender appears to comply with general procurement regulations for below-threshold open competitions. The CPV code is appropriate, and there are no immediate indications of disputes or regulatory non-compliance. The deadline, while potentially tight, is specified. The absence of a reveal date is a minor procedural oversight.

Missing reveal date
Clarity80/100

The description of the service required is clear, and the core requirements for prospective caterers are outlined. The conditions for the license commencement, duration, and break clause are well-documented. However, the lack of specified evaluation criteria introduces ambiguity for bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Most essential information is present, including the title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration. The submission deadline and contract start date are also provided. However, the lack of content or summaries for the attached tender documents limits the completeness of the information available to potential bidders.

No document content available
Fairness85/100

The tender is open to all prospective caterers, and the value is disclosed. The use of an e-procurement portal (Kent Business Portal) promotes accessibility. The criteria for eligibility are broad, and there are no apparent requirements tailored to specific companies, suggesting a fair process.

Practicality65/100

The requirement for e-submission via the Kent Business Portal is practical. The contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, the tender lacks information regarding financing and the specific URL for accessing the full tender documents beyond the portal mention.

No e-submission (implied, as portal is mentioned but not a direct URL)
No financing information
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are consistently populated. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. The dates provided for the contract start and duration are logical and align with the submission deadline.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation requirements. It is also not indicated as EU funded, which limits its score in this category.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear title, reference, and organization details
Well-defined service description and contract duration
Use of e-procurement portal for submissions
Disclosure of estimated contract value

Concerns

Missing specific evaluation criteria
Lack of content for tender documents
Absence of sustainability and innovation considerations
Potential for a tight submission deadline

Recommendations

1. Specify clear evaluation criteria to guide bidders.
2. Provide summaries or direct access to the content of tender documents.
3. Incorporate sustainability and innovation elements where applicable.

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