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Service for Catering and Ancillary Equipment

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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07 Apr 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden has awarded a contract titled "Service for Catering and Ancillary Equipment," primarily classified under the services industry category. The procurement process reached the award stage and is classified as complete as of 7th April 2026. The contract involves planned preventative maintenance, statutory compliance servicing, and responsive repairs for catering and kitchen equipment across various sites, including schools and adult care centres within the London area. This contract follows a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold nature and spanned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the maintenance and repair of catering equipment. The successful supplier, First in Service Ltd, exemplifies the type of SME well-suited for such contracts, particularly those with capabilities in providing comprehensive maintenance services and a swift emergency response. Businesses in this sector can benefit from securing contracts that not only offer financial returns but also enhance their reputation through successful collaboration with public authorities. The focus on statutory compliance and digital reporting indicates potential opportunities for businesses adept in technology integration with service delivery.

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Notice Title

Service for Catering and Ancillary Equipment

Notice Description

The London Borough of Camden has awarded a contract for the planned preventative maintenance, statutory compliance servicing, and responsive repairs of catering and ancillary kitchen equipment across schools, children's centres, and adult care sites. The service covers maintenance of gas and electric cooking equipment, refrigeration units, dishwashers, hot cupboards, trolleys, food preparation machinery, and associated water-treatment components. The contractor will provide scheduled annual servicing, 24/7 emergency response, reactive repairs, asset reporting, and digital evidence via the Council's CAFM system. The contract supports Camden FM's operational delivery by ensuring compliance with relevant statutory requirements, maintaining kitchen safety and functionality, and enabling continuity of catering services across more than 40 sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031501-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39310000 - Catering equipment

50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,504 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST IN SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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