--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a8a82cd5-44dc-40be-9208-bbef2c163799" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a8a82cd5-44dc-40be-9208-bbef2c163799" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8a82cd5-44dc-40be-9208-bbef2c163799.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8a82cd5-44dc-40be-9208-bbef2c163799.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL" published: "2019-03-20" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Catering Services Buyer: IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8a82cd5-44dc-40be-9208-bbef2c163799 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a8a82cd5-44dc-40be-9208-bbef2c163799) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8a82cd5-44dc-40be-9208-bbef2c163799.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d3f390-09a1-442a-88ef-7d195b961527 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 | IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2019 at 13:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d3f390-09a1-442a-88ef-7d195b961527 - 20 Mar 2019 at 13:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d3f390-09a1-442a-88ef-7d195b961527 - 15 Mar 2019 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d3f390-09a1-442a-88ef-7d195b961527 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d3f390-09a1-442a-88ef-7d195b961527 20th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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