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GB-Welwyn Garden City: The Provision of Vegan &Vegetarian Products and Plant Based Ingredients

Hertfordshire Catering Limited

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19 Jun 2026 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Hertfordshire Catering Limited involves the provision of vegan and vegetarian products and plant-based ingredients, under the category of miscellaneous food products and dried goods (CPV: 15890000). The contract is valued at £140,000 and covers the delivery of goods to East of England, United Kingdom. The tender process is now complete, having moved from the tender stage that ended on 20th May 2026 to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Vegetarian Express on 18th May 2026. The contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2031. Details regarding the procurement method were not specified, but it involved goods procurement, and the process detailed suitability for larger businesses rather than SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of vegan and vegetarian food products. Companies with a focus on sustainable and plant-based goods, particularly those capable of supplying at a large scale, will find this contract advantageous. The long-term nature of the contract provides a steady revenue stream and fosters growth by expanding their market in the East of England region. Suppliers experienced in dealing with large organisations and who can meet the demands of large-scale catering needs, such as Vegetarian Express, which successfully secured this contract, should consider pursuing similar tenders for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Welwyn Garden City: The Provision of Vegan &Vegetarian Products and Plant Based Ingredients

Notice Description

Vegan &Vegetarian Products and Plant Based Ingredients

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a630e085-605a-49e7-bdd8-b62d31e6367a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f0d8445-9863-4dcd-9511-dbe7bb110b23
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hertfordshire Catering Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL7 1FT
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vegetarian Express Ltd

Further Information

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