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title: "Aspire Academy Trust - Provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance & Servicing of Catering Equipment"
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buyer: "ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST"
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# Aspire Academy Trust - Provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance & Servicing of Catering Equipment

Buyer: ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f61

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## Summary

Aspire Academy Trust, a public authority under sub-central government located in St Austell, Cornwall, has initiated a planning stage for a tender process. The tender, titled "Aspire Academy Trust - Provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance & Servicing of Catering Equipment," is aimed at securing services in the repair and maintenance of school kitchen equipment. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key milestones including a market engagement session scheduled for 1st July 2025 via Microsoft Teams. This procurement falls under the industry category of catering equipment services and covers delivery within the region of UKK3. The anticipated contract period is from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd November 2028, with potential renewal options extending to 2030. A future notice is expected to be published by 14th July 2025. The estimated contract value is set at GBP 100,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering equipment services to expand their operations within the educational sector. Companies that have the technical know-how and experience in servicing catering equipment, particularly those that can provide efficient, flexible, and compliant services, would find this opportunity beneficial. The emphasis on maintaining safety standards and adherence to statutory regulations means that businesses with a strong health and safety track record, as well as comprehensive contract management skills, are well-suited to compete. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) can leverage their agility to deliver timely responses and services, thus positioning themselves favourably in the competitive landscape for this contract.

## Notice

This tender specification is for the provision of servicing for catering equipment within school kitchens and also any other catering equipment that may be held onsite. The service will ensure the safe and efficient operation of all catering equipment whilst complying with industry standards and providing timely responses to both scheduled and emergency servicing. With a view to achieving a smooth and effective service for pupils and staff, the Successful Contractor shall ensure that they: a. Have the technical and relevant experience to deliver the catering equipment servicing provision to the Trust, whilst demonstrating value for money. b. Appoint a competent person to take managerial control. c. Establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the service with the Trust. d. Develop a robust scheme and system of checks for managing, servicing and maintaining catering equipment, ensuring works are carried out for all sites by a competent person. e. Demonstrate the ability to deliver the services required in a flexible manner, as to cause minimum disruption to pupils, staff and the day-to-day operations of the school. f. Maintain a safe environment on school premises concerning the servicing of catering equipment and be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. g. Adhere to all legal and statutory regulations and guidance to ensure compliance and ensure the delivery of services is at the desired level to meet requirements. h. Actively manage the resulting contract including contract review meetings, overall performance of the contract, and management of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Service Level Agreement (SLA). i. Hold records of all relevant activity, retained for a minimum of 5 years.

### Planning Information

In support of the tender exercise, the Trust is offering the opportunity to meet with them on the 1st July 11am via MS Teams where they can run through the tender and service requirements. If you are interested in attending please send a confirmation email to claire.jones@phplaw.co.uk Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 337 173 876 424 0 Passcode: Yf66nu3i We look forward to you joining the meeting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033474-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | PHP LAW LLP |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Penwithick & Boscoppa |
| Westminster constituency | St Austell and Newquay |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 15:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033474-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033474-2025
  18th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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