AwardedAwarded 27 January 2026

Community Supermarket

Medway Council · Local authority

In brief

Medway Council awarded this contract to ​​Social Enterprise Kent CIC on 27 January 2026.

The notice gives a value of £260,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 2 March 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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

Who won

WinnerValueDates
​​Social Enterprise Kent CIC (SME)
3 bids received
£260,000
Awarded 27 January 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 080096-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 007336-2026

About the buyer

Medway CouncilLast 12 months

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Suppliers it has used most

From notice 080096-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 5 December 2025, last updated 27 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.