Scope
Reference
DN771283
Description
Maidstone Borough Council is inviting tenders for the concession of a mobile refreshments unit to operate within Brenchley Gardens, Maidstone, ME14 1LH.
Brenchley Gardens is a well-established park in the centre of town providing an oasis of calm in contrast to the bustling shopping streets. It sits between Maidstone Museum and Maidstone East Railway Station and is a well-used thoroughfare for commuters, school children, residents and visitors alike.
Key Dates & Indicative Timeline for Procurement
Tender release: 23rd May 2025
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 13th June 2025
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 20th June 2025
Evaluation: w/c 23rd June 2025
Appointment of contractor: July 2025
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 July 2025 to 30 July 2026
- Possible extension to 30 July 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
One annual extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Project Reference - DN775965
Project Name - Construction - MBC - The provision of mobile refreshments in Brenchley Gardens
Tenderers interested in this project, must register their interest via The Kent Business Portal. Once registered, all documents will be available, tenderers will also be able to ask any questions through the messaging tab.
Tenderers must submit their response via The Kent Business Portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Licence Fee | Cost | 20% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
Project Reference - DN775965
Project Name - Construction - MBC - The provision of mobile refreshments in Brenchley Gardens
Tenderers interested in this project, must register their interest via The Kent Business Portal. Once registered, all documents will be available, tenderers will also be able to ask any questions through the messaging tab.
Tenderers must submit their response via The Kent Business Portal.
Contracting authority
Maidstone Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGRT-5366-CGWY
Maidstone House, King Street
Maidstone
ME15 6JQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government