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HCC Nov 2021 - PPME for The Supply of Fresh Produce

HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LTD

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23 Nov 2021 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL) is conducting a Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) for the supply of fresh produce, including a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. This procurement process is currently in the Planning stage, with the PPME questionnaire deadline set for 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, 14th December 2021. HCL serves around 393 primary and 41 secondary schools, focusing on enhancing its catering offerings across Hertfordshire and beyond. The contract is anticipated to commence on 15th December 2021 and run until 28th January 2022, and involves an open procedure method aimed at gathering insights from potential suppliers.

This PPME presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those specialising in fruits and vegetables, dairy, and related products. Companies that focus on innovative fresh produce solutions or wish to introduce unique ideas catering to school menus would be well-suited to respond. Participation in this engagement process could provide valuable insights that may influence future procurement opportunities with HCL, as it seeks to enhance its catering services strategically.

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Notice Title

HCC Nov 2021 - PPME for The Supply of Fresh Produce

Notice Description

This is Pre Procurement Market Engagement only. Hertfordshire Catering Limited (hereinafter referred to as HCL), limited by shares and wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council, is committed to delivering excellence in catering to schools, business and industry throughout Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. HCL presently delivers a catering service in circa 393 primary schools and 41 secondary schools along with 11 commercial units. HCL currently has an existing contract in place for the supply of fresh produce, but this will expire soon. The current contract covers the full range of fruits, vegetables, dairy, seasonings and spices. This Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) provides an opportunity to research the options that are available in the market which have the potential to meet our needs and enhance our menu as a whole. HCL would like to engage with the market to establish the potential variety of fresh produce which may be available and to explore new ideas that meet HCL's requirements as stated above. HCL wants to understand what is currently available in the market for a suitable fresh produce offering and what might be possible in terms of innovative new ideas currently available in the market. By completing and returning the PPME questionnaire you have the chance to offer ideas that may help any future procurement. Additional information: This is a PPME (Pre Procurement Market Engagement) exercise. Please complete and return the questionnaire through the In-Tend system by the return deadline of 12.00 Noon on Tuesday 14th December 2021. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and HCL is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Any Contract start and end dates are indicative and relate to the PPME only. Participation or non-participation in this PPME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential procurement process nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier at an advantage in any forthcoming procurement process. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28f4228f-8ee4-45a5-8754-e37db0d182b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f42049-3f15-4a22-8730-5a793ecea752
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

03221000 - Vegetables

03221110 - Root vegetables

03221112 - Carrots

03221300 - Leaf vegetables

03221400 - Cabbage vegetables

03221420 - Cauliflower

03221430 - Broccoli

03222000 - Fruit and nuts

03222200 - Citrus fruit

03222220 - Oranges

03222300 - Non-tropical fruit

03222320 - Apples, pears and quinces

03222321 - Apples

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

15331130 - Beans, peas, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables

15331140 - Leaf and cabbage vegetables

15872000 - Herbs and spices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2021 - 28 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LTD
Contact Name
Anita Shipman (HCC)
Contact Email
anita.shipman@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01707 292601

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTS
Postcode
AL7 1FT
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Haldens
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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