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HCC Nov 2021 - The Supply of Fresh Produce

Hertfordshire Catering Limited

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Planning

23 Nov 2021 at 09:13

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "HCC Nov 2021 - The Supply of Fresh Produce" is being undertaken by Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL), located in Welwyn Garden City, UK. Currently in the planning stage, this tender involves Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) to assess the supply of fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables. Interested parties are required to submit a Supplier Questionnaire by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, 14th December 2021. This initiative aims to gather market feedback to inform future procurement decisions, although it is not a formal commitment to proceed with a tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, and related products. Companies that focus on delivering high-quality goods and innovative ideas for catering services would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. HCL, which supports a wide range of educational institutions and commercial units in the region, is seeking to enhance its service offerings, making this an ideal chance for suppliers to showcase their products and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC Nov 2021 - The Supply of Fresh Produce

Notice Description

Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL) is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ('PPME') in relation to The Supply of Fresh Produce. HCL will consider the feedback received to help inform their options and further decision making. 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. Participation or non-participation in the PPME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PPME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the PPME will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PPME will be reimbursed by HCL.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Their vision is to become first choice in catering. HCL is dedicated to consistently delivering an exemplary service, by focusing on improving their customers' experience with every meal. 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. This is an opportunity for HCL 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f925
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029110-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

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
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Haldens
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

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