UK-West Malling: Catering services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Kent County Council (T/A Procurement Services)
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YT, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 8081685808, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Main Address: https://www.commercialservices.org.uk, Address of the buyer profile: 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.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity:
General public services

Section II: Object Of The Contract

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title: Catering, Vending Machines and Water Cooler Solutions
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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer:400,000,000
Currency:GBP

II.2) Description (lot no. 1)


II.2.1) Title:Catering – Education Only
Lot No:1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
55524000 - School catering services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.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

II.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


II.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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


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:2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.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

II.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


II.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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


II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

II.2) Description (lot no. 3)


II.2.1) Title:Vending Machines
Lot No:3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
42933000 - Vending machines.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.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

II.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


II.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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


II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

II.2) Description (lot no. 4)


II.2.1) Title:Water Cooler Solutions
Lot No:4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
31141000 - Water coolers.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.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

II.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


II.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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


II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

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: Yes


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No

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 OJEU: 2023/S 000-017423



IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 1
Title: Catering – Education Only

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Culinera Limited, 12382186
12 The Broadway, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
CaterLink Limited (Trading as Caterlink), 3732298
Earley West, 300 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.3)
Nourish Contract Catering Ltd, 04953033
Unit 27, Metro Business Centre, Kangley Bridge Road, Sydenham, London, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer: 100,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.2)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 2
Title: Catering – Public Sector (Non-Education)

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected


Award Of Contract (No.3)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 3
Title: Vending Machines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Mix & Vend, 14559055
124 City Road, London, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.2)
Fairtrade Vending, 08346285
Unit 1 Henley Business Park, Trident Close, Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer: 100,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.4)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 4
Title: Water Cooler Solutions

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 21/11/2023

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
Culligan (UK) Limited, 08915340
Fourth Floor Abbots House, Abbey Street, Reading, England, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer: 100,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.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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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 8081685808, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Commercial Services
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YT, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 8081685808, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 10/01/2024