Tender

HCC Feb 2022 - The Supply of Fresh Produce

HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LTD

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Tender

16 Feb 2022 at 11:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL), a company wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council, for the supply of fresh produce. This contract, identified as IT-285-6224-HCL/FOOD/018, is part of the goods category and falls under the fruit, vegetables, and related products industry. The tender period is open until 24 March 2022, while the contract period is set to commence on 1 September 2022 and conclude on 31 August 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and delivery addresses include locations across the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fresh produce sector, particularly those capable of supplying fruits and vegetables through an adaptable service model. Companies that can demonstrate a robust background in farming and the food supply chain, alongside evidence of sufficient resources for initial roll-out and ongoing quality assurance, would be well-suited to compete. With HCL’s estimated annual expenditure on fresh produce at £1.65 million, businesses can leverage this contract for substantial growth by providing comprehensive service offerings, including value-added services that enhance the main supply contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC Feb 2022 - The Supply of Fresh Produce

Notice Description

Hertfordshire Catering Limited (hereinafter referred to as HCL) is a limited company, limited by a single share wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC). HCL has a requirement for the Supply of Fresh Produce (hereinafter referred to as "Goods"). The Contract is for the Supply of Fresh Produce on an as required basis to various establishments throughout the HCL estate. HCL has specific requirements which the successful Contractor shall comply with under any Agreement formed as a result of this tendering exercise and details of these requirements are given throughout the tender documentation. The majority of the educational establishments will require the Service term time only, although some establishments will require deliveries 52 weeks of the year. The successful Contractor must demonstrate working knowledge, experience and be thoroughly versed in all phases of farming, produce and production. The successful Contractor must provide evidence of sufficient resources available for the initial roll out as well as auditable provenance and quality assurance at every step. The Service will be used, in the main, by the schools where HCL provide a meal service within their areas. Whilst the Contract is for the supply and delivery of fresh produce, we would be looking at what supplementary services the Contractor might have to offer as Added Value to the main provision, which will provide support to the delivery of the Service to HCL customers. There will be a need for the Contractor 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 on Fresh Produce is PS1.65m. However, HCL reserves the right to adjust this requirement during the duration of the Agreement should they wish to do so. Please Note the TUPE Employee Liability Information for this procurement has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information is personal data and must be protected in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. Therefore, by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party. 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-ec270cd5-1771-4bab-9a5c-a64dd9c3a1b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0175f0e6-eb6c-4a06-b185-e2c4dcf83675
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
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

03221100 - Root and tuber vegetables

03221110 - Root vegetables

03221120 - Tuber vegetables

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

03221300 - Leaf vegetables

03221400 - Cabbage vegetables

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

15510000 - Milk and cream

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
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 4-5 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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