Scope
Description
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.
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Contract 1. Community Supermarket
Supplier
Contract value
- £260,000 excluding VAT
- £312,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
27 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
27 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 5 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2029
- 2 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
1 x 12 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKJ41 - Medway
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Social Enterprise Kent CIC
- Companies House: 01937728
63-65 High Street
Margate
CT9 1DX
United Kingdom
Email: info@sekgroup.org.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Community Supermarket
Contracting authority
Medway Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYH-3898-LDQR
Gun Wharf, Dock Road
Chatham
ME4 4TR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Graham Thomas
Email: graham.thomas1@medway.gov.uk
Region: UKJ41 - Medway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government