--- title: "The Provision of Catering Equipment Maintenance Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25928af4-bae5-4ee3-8bf0-b41bf4a3fb39" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25928af4-bae5-4ee3-8bf0-b41bf4a3fb39" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25928af4-bae5-4ee3-8bf0-b41bf4a3fb39.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25928af4-bae5-4ee3-8bf0-b41bf4a3fb39.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST (TKAT)" published: "2021-11-19" --- # The Provision of Catering Equipment Maintenance Service Buyer: THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST (TKAT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25928af4-bae5-4ee3-8bf0-b41bf4a3fb39 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25928af4-bae5-4ee3-8bf0-b41bf4a3fb39) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25928af4-bae5-4ee3-8bf0-b41bf4a3fb39.json) ## Summary The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "The Provision of Catering Equipment Maintenance Service," which focuses on repair and maintenance services for the catering equipment across 35 schools within the trust. The procurement is open, allowing suppliers to submit bids for one or both of the two geographical Lots: Lot 1 covers the Northern Region, while Lot 2 addresses the Southern Region. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 23rd December 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st March 2022, with a total value of £172,000 and a minimum value of £82,500. The potential contract duration is initially three years, with an option for extension up to two additional years based on supplier performance. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in providing maintenance services. Suppliers with expertise in catering equipment maintenance would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. By successfully securing a contract with TKAT, businesses can not only increase their presence in the education sector but also establish a reliable partnership that can lead to further opportunities within similar public sector contracts. ## Notice The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) The requirement for Catering Equipment Maintenance service for 35 of the schools within the Trust which have been divided geographically into two Lots. Lot 1: Northern Region including the schools in the East, City and Essex regions. Lot 2: Southern Region including the schools in the Weald, Coast and Central regions. An initial 3 year contract with the option to extend for 2 years subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier. Suppliers can bid for one or both Lots. Additional information: Tenders must be submitted via the eSourcing portal hosted by In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3832187-aea2-4a27-a80d-1b4d33322bd1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £172,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST (TKAT) | | Locality | KENT | | Post town | Dartford | | Postcode | DA14 5AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley | | Local authority | Bromley | | Electoral ward | St Paul's Cray | | Westminster constituency | Orpington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2021 at 12:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3832187-aea2-4a27-a80d-1b4d33322bd1 - 19 Nov 2021 at 10:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3832187-aea2-4a27-a80d-1b4d33322bd1 - 19 Nov 2021 at 10:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3832187-aea2-4a27-a80d-1b4d33322bd1 - 19 Nov 2021 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3832187-aea2-4a27-a80d-1b4d33322bd1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3832187-aea2-4a27-a80d-1b4d33322bd1 19th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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