Closed tender

Catering, Vending Machines and Water Cooler Solutions

Details

Value
GBP 400,000,000
Topic
Water coolers
Published
19 June 2023
Submission
4 August 2023

Tender 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 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. 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. Lot 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 Lot 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 Lot 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 Lot 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. 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. Lot 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 Lot 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 Lot 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

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published19 June 2023
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date4 August 2023

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Kent County Council is a public sector buyer in United Kingdom publishing tenders and awards on Stotles. Explore their procurement activity and find more opportunities like this one.

Relevant CPV codes

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

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