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title: "Catering, Vending Machines and Water Cooler Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d7b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-01-10"
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# Catering, Vending Machines and Water Cooler Solutions

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d7b2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Catering, Vending Machines and Water Cooler Solutions" is led by Kent County Council. The contract falls under the services category and is divided into four lots catering to different sectors. The tender, initiated on 2024-01-10, is now in the award stage. The contract aims to provide various catering services, vending machines, and water cooler solutions to public sector organisations in the UK.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of catering services, vending machines, and water cooler solutions. SMEs with expertise in catering, vending, and service management are well-suited to compete. The contract covers a wide range of services catering to educational and public sector needs. The procurement method is open, providing a fair chance for different businesses to participate and potentially secure contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is open to all public sector organisations and has been split into four (4) LOTS; LOT 1 -Catering - Education Only LOT 2 -Catering - Public Sector (Non-Education) LOT 3 - Vending Machines LOT 4 - Water Cooler Solutions

### Lot Information

Catering - Education Only

This LOT is for the supply of a lunchtime catering service to any education establishment. In addition to a lunchtime service Customers may also require other Services which may include, but not be limited to, breakfast, mid-morning break and after school Services. Suppliers awarded onto this LOT are expected to: *Be able to transport hot food to Customers site if the site only has a servery *Create flexible menus *Ensure use of quality ingredients including fresh, frozen, tinned and dried *Tailor Services to meet specific needs in relation to allergies and medical conditions *Tailor Services to meet specific needs in relation to religion, culture and ethnicity *Use local providers and seasonal produce wherever possible Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.

Catering - Public Sector (Non-Education)

This LOT is for the supply of a variety of catering Services to the wider public sector (excluding education) including, but not limited to local authorities, NHS trusts, care homes, prisons, police, residential schools, study centres, children's activity centres. Customers will have their own requirements and Suppliers will need to be able to provide a Service that will cover the following: *Ambient foods/ready meals for premises where chilling food is not an option *Delivery of hot or cold foods to venue *Enhanced dining experiences including serving of alcohol *Hot or cold food options *On site preparation and Service Suppliers awarded onto this LOT are expected to: *Ensure use of quality ingredients including fresh, frozen, tinned and dried *Offer a variety of menu choices *Tailor Services to meet specific needs in relation to allergies and medical conditions *Tailor Services to meet specific needs in relation to religion, culture and ethnicity *Use local providers and seasonal produce wherever possible Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Vending Machines

This LOT is for the supply of all types of vending machines including, but not limited to *Coffee/hot beverages vending machine *Cold drinks vending machine *Food vending machine *Healthy vending machine *Smart vending machine *Snack vending machine Customers will have their own requirements and Suppliers will need to be able to provide a Service that will cover the following options: *Brand new vending machines *Fully managed service including restocking *Indoor and outdoor options *Lease/rental of vending machine *Maintenance and servicing *Option to be branded *Outright purchase of vending machine *Refurbished vending machines *Self-filled machines Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Water Cooler Solutions

This LOT is for the supply, installation, maintenance and service of water cooler solutions for the public sector to include but not be limited to *Bottled water cooler units *Hot and cold-water tap *Hot water boilers *Mains fed water coolers Customers will have their own requirements and Suppliers will need to be able to provide a Service that will cover the following options: *Bottled water delivery *Installation services *Lease/rental or outright purchase options *Regular service and maintenance including sanitation *Supply of recyclable cups and accessories Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Catering - Education Only

This LOT is for the supply of a lunchtime catering service to any education establishment. In addition to a lunchtime service Customers may also require other Services which may include, but not be limited to, breakfast, mid-morning break and after school Services. Suppliers awarded onto this LOT are expected to: *Be able to transport hot food to Customers site if the site only has a servery *Create flexible menus *Ensure use of quality ingredients including fresh, frozen, tinned and dried *Tailor Services to meet specific needs in relation to allergies and medical conditions *Tailor Services to meet specific needs in relation to religion, culture and ethnicity *Use local providers and seasonal produce wherever possible. Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.

Catering - Public Sector (Non-Education)

This LOT is for the supply of a variety of catering Services to the wider public sector (excluding education) including, but not limited to local authorities, NHS trusts, care homes, prisons, police, residential schools, study centres, children's activity centres. Customers will have their own requirements and Suppliers will need to be able to provide a Service that will cover the following: *Ambient foods/ready meals for premises where chilling food is not an option *Delivery of hot or cold foods to venue *Enhanced dining experiences including serving of alcohol *Hot or cold food options *On site preparation and Service Suppliers awarded onto this LOT are expected to: *Ensure use of quality ingredients including fresh, frozen, tinned and dried *Offer a variety of menu choices *Tailor Services to meet specific needs in relation to allergies and medical conditions *Tailor Services to meet specific needs in relation to religion, culture and ethnicity *Use local providers and seasonal produce wherever possible

Vending Machines

This LOT is for the supply of all types of vending machines including, but not limited to *Coffee/hot beverages vending machine *Cold drinks vending machine *Food vending machine *Healthy vending machine *Smart vending machine *Snack vending machine Customers will have their own requirements and Suppliers will need to be able to provide a Service that will cover the following options: *Brand new vending machines *Fully managed service including restocking *Indoor and outdoor options *Lease/rental of vending machine *Maintenance and servicing *Option to be branded *Outright purchase of vending machine *Refurbished vending machines *Self-filled machines

Water Cooler Solutions

This LOT is for the supply, installation, maintenance and service of water cooler solutions for the public sector to include but not be limited to *Bottled water cooler units *Hot and cold-water tap *Hot water boilers *Mains fed water coolers Customers will have their own requirements and Suppliers will need to be able to provide a Service that will cover the following options: *Bottled water delivery *Installation services *Lease/rental or outright purchase options *Regular service and maintenance including sanitation *Supply of recyclable cups and accessories

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000850-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CATERLINK LIMITED (TRADING AS CATERLINK; CULINERA; CULLIGAN (UK; FAIRTRADE VENDING; MIX & VEND; NOURISH CONTRACT CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 31141000 - Water coolers
- 42933000 - Vending machines
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2024 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000850-2024
- 19 Jun 2023 at 18:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017423-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
- https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=825306050
- https://www.commercialservices.org.uk
- https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Catering-services./G53D6W774N

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