Catering, Vending Machines and Water Cooler Solutions

A Contract Award Notice
by KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year (est.)
Value
£1-£400M
Sector
FACILITY
Published
10 Jan 2024
Delivery
To 20 Dec 2027 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

UNITED KINGDOM

Geochart for 3 buyers and 7 suppliers

3 buyers

7 suppliers

Description

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 Division

1 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

Award Criteria
Delivering the Framework Agreement 25.0
Delivering the Service and Account Management 30.0
Standards, Regulations and Policies 15.0
Social Value 10.0
Price 20.0
2 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

Award Criteria
Delivering the Framework Agreement 30.0
Delivering the Service and Account Management 40.0
Standards, Regulations and Policies 20.0
Social Value 10.0
Price _
3 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

Award Criteria
Delivering the Framework Agreement 30.0
Delivering the Service and Account Management 40.0
Standards, Regulations and Policies 20.0
Social Value 10.0
Price _
4 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

Award Criteria
Delivering the Framework Agreement 30.0
Delivering the Service and Account Management 40.0
Standards, Regulations and Policies 20.0
Social Value 10.0
Price _

Award Detail

1 Culinera (Buckinghamshire)
  • Catering – Education Only
  • Num offers: 3
  • Value: £1.0-£100,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
2 Caterlink (Berkshire)
  • Catering – Education Only
  • Num offers: 3
  • Value: £1.0-£100,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
3 Nourish Contract Catering (London)
  • Catering – Education Only
  • Num offers: 3
  • Value: £1.0-£100,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
4 Unnamed (None)
  • Catering – Public Sector (Non-Education)
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.
5 Mix & Vend (London)
  • Vending Machines
  • Num offers: 6
  • Value: £1.0-£100,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
6 Fairtrade Vending (Kent)
  • Vending Machines
  • Num offers: 6
  • Value: £1.0-£100,000,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
7 Culligan (Reading)
  • Water Cooler Solutions
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £1.0-£100,000,000

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Framework Agreement will be members, Affiliates and associates ofthe CBC Group, local government authorities, the police service, the fire service, the NHS and NHS trusts, housing associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies), free schools, publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man To view this notice, please click here: <a href="https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=825306050" target="_blank">https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=825306050 GO Reference: GO-2024110-PRO-24927963

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