Award of School Catering Services Contract to Caterlink Ltd and Nourish Contract Catering Ltd by Kent County Council
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of School Catering Services Contract to Caterlink Ltd and Nourish Contract Catering Ltd by Kent County Council
Awarded 31 Jul 2024
Expires in 9mo3y term, 76% elapsed
Awarded 31 July 2024Expires 31 July 2027
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Kent County Council awarded a contract to Caterlink Ltd and Nourish Contract Catering Ltd for the provision of school meals to schools in Kent.
The contract is for a 3-year term with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
The procurement was conducted via the KCS framework Y23009 (Catering, Vending Machines & Water Coolers).
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