Medway Council is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Community Supermarket |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | Medway Council |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Open procedure |
| Short 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. |
| Published: | 05/12/2025 11:28 |
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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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Other-community%2C-social-and-personal-services./FFW68N7Q48
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/FFW68N7Q48
Total value (estimated):
GBP 260,000 excluding VAT GBP 312,000 including VAT
Description
Contract dates (estimated)
02/03/2026 to 01/03/2028
CPV Classifications:
98000000 - Other community, social and personal services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
28/02/2029
Delivery regions:
UKJ41 Medway
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 75
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 5
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 19/12/2025 Time: 17:00Tender submission deadline: 05/01/2026 Time: 13:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/FFW68N7Q48
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 02/02/2026
Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure
Contracting authority
Medway Council, PWYH-3898-LDQR
Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR, United Kingdom
Email: graham.thomas1@medway.gov.uk
Contact: Graham Thomas
Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None
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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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009902535
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/FFW68N7Q48
Total value (estimated):
GBP 260,000 excluding VAT GBP 312,000 including VAT
Contract Details
Contract 1
Contract value: GBP 312,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold: No
Award decision date: 27/01/2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed: 20/02/2026
Contract dates (estimated): 02/03/2026 to 01/03/2028
Main procurement category: SERVICES
CPV classifications:
98000000 - Other community, social and personal services.
Supplier
Supplier: Social Enterprise Kent CIC
63-65 High Street
Margate
CT9 1DX
UK
Email: info@sekgroup.org.uk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Contract: 1
Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure