Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Catering Services

IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is seeking bids for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Catering Services across its 44 academies located in the South East of England, specifically within the Bexley, Bromley, and Swanley areas of Kent. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 25 April 2019. The contract period will commence on 1 August 2019 and will extend until 31 July 2024. There are two lots available for bidders: Lot 1 caters to Primary Academies and Lot 2 to Secondary Academies. The guidelines specify that organisations can bid for one or both lots, provided they meet the necessary service requirements. Interested suppliers should attend a mandatory bidders briefing scheduled for 19 March 2019 at The Kemnal Technology College, Sidcup.

This catering services tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food service industry to expand their client base by partnering with educational institutions. Companies specialising in school catering and those with experience in providing nutritious meal options for children would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a substantial budget of £20 million and a clear focus on quality service delivery across various types of academies, this framework agreement allows for long-term contracts that can lead to sustained business growth and the establishment of ongoing relationships with multiple academies within the trust.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is made up of 44 academies spread across the South East of England and split into 5 regions - TKAT Essex, City, East, Central and Coast. This tender has a two fold purpose to set up a framework agreement for Catering Services which all TKAT academies can access in each of the 5 regions and to appoint a service provider for the academies in the TKAT City Region for whom contracts (in the main) need to be awarded for the commencement of the 2019/20 academic year. TKAT City Region covers academies based in the Bexley, Bromley, and Swanley area of Kent and consist of 4 primary academies and 3 secondary academies. Additional information: The Framework Agreement will consist of 2 lots. Lot 1 - Primary Academies and Lot 2 Secondary Academies. Organisations may submit a bid for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 or both, to gain a place on the Framework Agreement, subject to their ability to meet the service requirements and the relative volume and value of the required catering services academies. The further competition for the City Region has 2 lots - Lot 1 Primary and Lot 2 Secondary. A second bidders briefing has been arranged for 10:30 hrs (10:30am) am on 2 April 2019 at The Kemnal Technology College, Sevonoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA and bidders are strongly recommended to attend this event. Required site visits by bidders will then take place for the further competition for the City Region following the bidder briefing on the 2 April 2019 and on the 3 April 2019. Details of the site visit schedule are included in the procurement documents (Invitation to Tender). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d3f390-09a1-442a-88ef-7d195b961527
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL
Contact Name
Kim Medhurst
Contact Email
procurement@tkat.org
Contact Phone
020 3740 1808

Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
DA14 5AA
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
St Paul's Cray
Westminster Constituency
Orpington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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