Tender

HCC Jan 2023 - The Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen FoodHCL/FOOD/019

HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LTD

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Tender

04 Jan 2023 at 12:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL), a company wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council, has initiated a tender process (ID: IT-285-7023-HCL/FOOD/019) for the provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled, and Frozen Foods. The estimated annual value of the contract is approximately £10m. The tender involves the delivery of goods to various sites with changing demands and no guarantees of future business growth. The tender deadline for submissions is 6th February 2023, with a contract period starting on 1st August 2023 and ending on 31st July 2025.

This procurement opportunity by HCL can benefit businesses in the food and catering industry. The tender is open for goods suppliers who can meet the flexible demand requirements and compliance standards set by HCL. Companies offering food products, kitchen equipment, cleaning products, and related items are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, providing an opportunity for businesses to engage with a prominent public sector catering organisation and potentially expand their market presence through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC Jan 2023 - The Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen FoodHCL/FOOD/019

Notice Description

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is currently out to procurement for the provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods to be delivered to various sites which are listed in the tender documentation. HCL is a Company limited by shares and wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC). HCL is an award-winning contract caterer, dedicated to delivering excellence in educational catering and commercial sectors throughout Hertfordshire and surrounding counties. All Goods supplied under this Contract must comply with all relevant legislation in force at the time. There will be a need for the Supplier to have a flexible approach as during the contract period the pattern, variety and volume of demand for Goods as well as the number of sites may be subject to change, and it is stressed that there are no undertakings concerning likely volume of demand. For guidance only, HCL's estimated annual value of spend is approximately PS10m. However, HCL reserves the right to adjust this requirement during the duration of the Agreement should we wish to do so. HCL are exploring ways to increase their business in future years over the life of this Contract including working with other public sector bodies, which may or may not affect their ability to reach the estimated total value stated. Therefore, the spend under the contract will depend on the uptake of new services. HCL does not make any guarantees the contract will reach this value at any point in the life of the contract, nor does it guarantee future business growth. Full details are in the tender documentation. Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c690634d-f1c8-4a27-af3e-8258131769c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68910c6f-ab80-48f4-a79e-8b2a6c545b40
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products

15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

15400000 - Animal or vegetable oils and fats

15500000 - Dairy products

15600000 - Grain mill products, starches and starch products

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies

39830000 - Cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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