UK-West Malling: Catering services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council (T/A Procurement Services)
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YT, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1622478849, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Contact: Tamara Stevens
Main Address: https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UK
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Catering-services./G53D6W774N
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Catering, Vending Machines and Water Cooler Solutions Y23009
Reference Number: Y23009
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
55520000 - Catering services.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.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
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 400,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not provided
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1

II.2.1) Title: Catering – Education Only
Lot No: LOT 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
55524000 - School catering services.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of 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
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 100,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.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.
II.2) Description Lot No. 2

II.2.1) Title: Catering – Public Sector (Non-Education)
Lot No: Lot 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of 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
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 100,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
II.2) Description Lot No. 3

II.2.1) Title: Vending Machines
Lot No: Lot 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
42933000 - Vending machines.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of 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
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 100,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
II.2) Description Lot No. 4

II.2.1) Title: Water Cooler Solutions
Lot No: Lot 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
31141000 - Water coolers.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of 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
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 100,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No

III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
Not Provided
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 04/08/2023 Time: 14:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 04/08/2023
Time: 14:15


Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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. For additional information please see the Invitation to Tender document
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Catering-services./G53D6W774N

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G53D6W774N
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Commercial Services Kent Limited
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YT, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1622478849, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Internet address: www.commercialservices.org.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 19/06/2023

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