Award

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

HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2023 at 08:00

Tender

04 Jan 2023 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire Catering Limited recently completed the procurement process for "HCC Jan 2023 - The Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen FoodHCL/FOOD/019". The procurement covered food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. The contracting authority, Hertfordshire Catering Limited, located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, initiated the tender process under the open procedure procurement method. The contract was awarded to BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood with an active status. The award was signed on 18th May 2023, with a value of £215,000,000 GBP.

This public procurement contract provides opportunities for businesses specialising in food supply services to grow their market presence. Businesses within the food industry, including suppliers of grocery, fresh, chilled, and frozen foods, are well-suited to compete in this tender. With a focus on quality and competitive pricing, organizations can engage with Hertfordshire Catering Limited to expand their commercial reach and potentially secure long-term contractual agreements.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) went out to Procurement for the Supply of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details. Hertfordshire Catering Limited (hereinafter referred to as HCL) went out to procurement for the Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods. The Contract is awarded for an initial term of five years, with the option to extend the Contract up to three further years (two plus one year).

Renewal: The Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0394fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015784-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£215,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£215,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LIMITED
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement Group
Contact Email
anita.shipman@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01707292601

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Haldens
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS GROUP LIMITED T/A BIDFOOD

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