Scope
Reference
Project: project_19323 - Catering Services for Intake Units
Description
The Home Office has completed a below threshold open procurement and awarded contracts for the provision of catering services for the Asylum Intake Units at Kent and Croydon (via Lot 1 of the procurement) and at Belfast (via Lot 2 of the procurement).
These services will support individuals temporarily at these sites and will involve the regular delivery of pre-packaged food items such as sandwiches and snacks.
Lot 1. Provision of Catering Services to Croydon and Kent Intake Units (CIU & KIU)
Description
This lot covers the provision of Catering Services to both Croydon and Kent Intake Units.
Lot 2. Provision of Catering Services to Belfast Intake Unit
Description
This lot covers the provision of Catering Services to Belfast Intake Unit
Contract 1. Catering Services for Asylum Intake Units Lot 1 CIU & KIU
Lots
Lot 1. Provision of Catering Services to Croydon and Kent Intake Units (CIU & KIU)
Supplier
Contract value
- £55,821.70 excluding VAT
- £66,986.04 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 December 2025
Contract dates
- 8 January 2026 to 7 January 2028
- Possible extension to 7 January 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Possible one year extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15811511 - Prepared sandwiches
- 15894200 - Prepared meals
- 15894400 - Snacks
- 55321000 - Meal-preparation services
- 55521200 - Meal delivery service
Contract locations
- UKI62 - Croydon
- UKJ4 - Kent
Signed contract documents
Catering Services Lot 1 CIU & KIU - RFP - Signed Contract [Redacted].pdf
Contract 2. Catering Services for Asylum Intake Units Lot 2 BIU
Lots
Lot 2. Provision of Catering Services to Belfast Intake Unit
Supplier
Contract value
- £39,075.19 excluding VAT
- £46,890.23 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 December 2025
Contract dates
- 8 January 2026 to 7 January 2028
- Possible extension to 7 January 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Possible one year extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15811511 - Prepared sandwiches
- 15894200 - Prepared meals
- 15894400 - Snacks
- 55321000 - Meal-preparation services
- 55521200 - Meal delivery service
Contract locations
- UKN06 - Belfast
Signed contract documents
Catering Services Lot 2 BIU - RFP - Signed Contract [Redacted].pdf
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
Anchor Catering Limited
Unit 2 Wotton Trading Estate
Ashford, Kent
TN23 6LL
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Catering Services for Asylum Intake Units Lot 1 CIU & KIU
K&R Event Catering
89 Ballycoan Road
Belfast
BT8 8LP
United Kingdom
Telephone: 07830 324547
Email: hello@kandreventcatering.com
Website: http://www.kandreventcatering.com
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. Catering Services for Asylum Intake Units Lot 2 BIU
Contracting authority
Home Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWGC-6513-PQLZ
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Asylum Support Procurement Team
Email: asylumsupportprocurementteam@homeoffice.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government