Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council (T/A Procurement Services)
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
Telephone
+44 8081685808
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.commercialservices.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Catering, Vending Machines and Water Cooler Solutions
Reference number
Y23009
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £400,000,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Catering – Education Only
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Service and Account Management / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Standards, Regulations and Policies / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Catering – Public Sector (Non-Education)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Service and Account Management / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Standards, Regulations and Policies / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Vending Machines
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42933000 - Vending machines
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Service and Account Management / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Standards, Regulations and Policies / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Water Cooler Solutions
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31141000 - Water coolers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Service and Account Management / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Standards, Regulations and Policies / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-017423
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Catering – Education Only
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Culinera Limited
12 The Broadway, Amersham
Buckinghamshire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
12382186
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CaterLink Limited (Trading as Caterlink)
Earley West, 300 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading
Berkshire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
3732298
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nourish Contract Catering Ltd
Unit 27, Metro Business Centre, Kangley Bridge Road, Sydenham
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04953033
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Catering – Public Sector (Non-Education)
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Vending Machines
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mix & Vend
124 City Road
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
14559055
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fairtrade Vending
Unit 1 Henley Business Park, Trident Close, Rochester
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
08346285
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Water Cooler Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Culligan (UK) Limited
Fourth Floor Abbots House, Abbey Street, Reading
England
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
08915340
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional 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
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Commercial Services Kent Limited
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
Telephone
+44 8081685808
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Commercial Services
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
Telephone
+44 8081685808
Country
United Kingdom