Award

Hertford Regional College

HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE

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Award

09 Sep 2024 at 12:43

Tender

20 Nov 2023 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

Hertford Regional College, a body governed by public law, is seeking experienced contractors to manage canteen and catering services across its Broxbourne and Ware campuses. The procurement falls under the services category and follows a selective, restricted procedure. Key dates include the submission of completed Selection Questionnaires by 5th January 2024, notification of evaluation results and publication of Invitations to Tender on 12th January 2024, with site visits and meetings scheduled for February 2024, and a deadline for tender submissions in March 2024. Contract start is slated for August 2024.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with proven expertise in managing educational institution catering services. With an initial contract period of three years and potential for renewal, businesses can secure a long-term relationship with Hertford Regional College. Large-scale catering service providers, such as the current supplier Cater Link Ltd, who can ensure high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing, will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Hertford Regional College

Notice Description

Hertford Regional College (HRC) is a medium-sized, further education college with two main campuses in Broxbourne and Ware. The college offers a range of post-16 professional and technical education and training. The College has invested heavily in its estate over the past decade resulting in some of the finest facilities in the Further Education sector. The College is looking for contractors to demonstrate their experience and expertise to manage the catering services across both the Hertford and Ware campuses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertford Regional College (HRC) is a medium-sized, further education college with two main campuses in Broxbourne and Ware. The college offers a range of post-16 professional and technical education and training. The College has invested heavily in its estate over the past decade resulting in some of the finest facilities in the Further Education sector. The College is looking for contractors to demonstrate their experience and expertise to manage the catering services across both the Hertford and Ware campuses. Services are currently provided by Caterlink. Timetable This timetable is indicative only. The Contracting Authorities reserve the right to change it at its discretion. Stage Date/ Time Submission of completed SQs 5th January 2024 Notification of result of evaluation 12th January 2024 Publish Invitation to Tender 12th January 2024 Site Visits/Tender Meeting February 2024 TBC Deadline for tender submissions March 2024 TBC Presentation for Shortlisted Bidders April 2024 TBC Contract Start Date August 2024

Renewal: 1 + 1 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041b2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028785-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 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
HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
-
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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