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Aspire Academy Trust - Provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance & Servicing of Catering Equipment

Aspire Academy Trust · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 04:34.

Opportunity overview

This tender specification is for the provision of servicing for catering equipment within school kitchens and also any other catering equipment that may be held onsite. The service will ensure the safe and efficient operation of all catering equipment whilst complying with industry standards and providing timely responses to both scheduled and emergency servicing. With a view to achieving a smooth and effective service for pupils and staff, the Successful Contractor shall ensure that they: a. Have the technical and relevant experience to deliver the catering equipment servicing provision to the Trust, whilst demonstrating value for money. b. Appoint a competent person to take managerial control. c. Establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the service with the Trust. d. Develop a robust scheme and system of checks for managing, servicing and maintaining catering equipment, ensuring works are carried out for all sites by a competent person. e. Demonstrate the ability to deliver the services required in a flexible manner, as to cause minimum disruption to pupils, staff and the day-to-day operations of the school. f. Maintain a safe environment on school premises concerning the servicing of catering equipment and be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. g. Adhere to all legal and statutory regulations and guidance to ensure compliance and ensure the delivery of services is at the desired level to meet requirements. h. Actively manage the resulting contract including contract review meetings, overall performance of the contract, and management of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Service Level Agreement (SLA). i. Hold records of all relevant activity, retained for a minimum of 5 years.

Classification

  • CPV50883000 — Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

Lots

  • Lot LOT-0000Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ASP01/53
Status
planning
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2025, 00:59

Additional Procurement Categories

works

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
LOT-0000
Status
planning
Has Renewal
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
2 Nov 2028, 23:59
Starts
3 Nov 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
2 Nov 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
LOT-0000
Related Lot
LOT-0000

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
50883000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
033474-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
18 Jun 2025, 16:44

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
2 Jul 2025, 00:59
Description
In support of the tender exercise, the Trust is offering the opportunity to meet with them on the 1st July 11am via MS Teams where they can run through the tender and service requirements. If you are interested in attending please send a confirmation email to claire.jones@phplaw.co.uk Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 337 173 876 424 0 Passcode: Yf66nu3i We look forward to you joining the meeting

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PPRM-9434-VNYQ
Name
PHP Law LLP
Role Details
Procurement Consultant

Roles

procuringEntity

Address

Region
UKK43
Country
GB
Locality
Totnes
Postal Code
TQ9 5RW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 3 The Brutus Centre Station Road Totnes

Identifier

Id
PPRM-9434-VNYQ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Josie Medforth
Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PRMG-1387-DLGR
Name
Aspire Academy Trust

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK30
Country
GB
Locality
St Austell
Postal Code
PL25 4FD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 20, St Austell Business Park, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4FD

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PRMG-1387-DLGR
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Julie Brooks

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · St Austell · UKK30 · PL25 4FD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK3 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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