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title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Service and Maintenance of Commercial Catering Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e4c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# Framework Agreement for the provision of Service and Maintenance of Commercial Catering Equipment

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4c7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Framework Agreement for the provision of Service and Maintenance of Commercial Catering Equipment is being led by Staffordshire County Council, with involvement from Cannock Chase District Council, Stafford Borough Council, and South Staffordshire District Council. The process falls under the services category and covers gas appliance maintenance services, targeting a range of local authority properties, including schools, residential homes, civic buildings, and more across the United Kingdom. The tender was active as of November 2025, with all bids expected to be submitted electronically via the Staffordshire County Council's e-tendering system by 22nd December 2025. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2028, with options for extensions up to 2030. This open competition method involves a direct award without reopening competition, and since the contract is below threshold, it ensures a streamlined process for suppliers.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in commercial catering equipment maintenance services. The single supplier framework agreement promises consistent work, handling both planned and responsive maintenance of gas and electric commercial catering appliances. Companies with expertise in adhering to health and safety standards, certified under relevant schemes such as the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) and possessing gas safe certifications, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, the tender requirements for certification in areas such as asbestos awareness and working at heights make it suitable for businesses with a robust training and compliance infrastructure. This framework agreement could pave the way for long-term contracts and steady income streams, especially appealing to SMEs and VCSEs looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector services arena.

## Notice

The Framework is for both the planned preventative maintenance and the responsive maintenance of gas and electric commercial catering equipment including water boilers to keep the equipment in a safe and effective functional condition. Servicing will be at 3, 6 and 12 monthly intervals depending on type and use. Any domestic equipment is deemed to fall outside the scope of this Framework agreement. Currently 74 properties are included within Framework across a range of local authority properties these currently include schools, residential homes, civic buildings, offices, enterprise centres and small industrial units. Please note this is a single supplier Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions to 31st March 2029 and 31st March 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019906-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CANNOCK CHASE DISTRICT COUNCIL; SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL; STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Staffordshire |
| Electoral ward | Codsall |
| Westminster constituency | Kingswinford and South Staffordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST IN SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 13:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019906-2026
- 19 Nov 2025 at 16:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075396-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019906-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075396-2025
  19th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
  Link to the Councils' eProcurement system 'Proactis'
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8083
  SCC E-Tendering Portal User Guide
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12912
  IA3768 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12913
  Call off terms and conditions Schedule 5

## Notice URLs

- https://ssip.org.uk/members/#
- https://www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/
- https://www.firstinservice.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/
- https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk

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