Award

The Provision of Servicing and Maintenance For Kitchen Equipment

HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LTD

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Award

20 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL), a public body governed by Hertfordshire County Council, has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of servicing and maintenance of kitchen equipment across schools in Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties, including the South East of England. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for repair and maintenance services of catering equipment, utilised an open procedure method. The process was completed with the award of the contract to Catering Equipment Support Ltd on 30th May 2025, with the total contract value amounting to £3,710,000. The procurement stage has been marked as complete.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering equipment services. The contract is structured to include both planned preventive maintenance and responsive repairs, providing a comprehensive service requirement that demands robust resources and expertise across multiple sites. Businesses in the repair and maintenance industry, particularly those servicing educational catering environments, will find this opportunity aligns with their capabilities to deliver high-quality services. The commitment to quality and competitive pricing as part of the award criteria highlights potential benefits for businesses able to offer value and excellence in service delivery.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Servicing and Maintenance For Kitchen Equipment

Notice Description

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) were in the market looking for one suitably qualified contractor/ supplier to provide a professional repairs and maintenance service for kitchen catering equipment in schools at multiple sites across Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties (Bedfordshire, Cambridge, Essex and North London).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL) is a limited company, limited by a single share wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC). It is a specialist contract caterer delivering catering service in the education sector. We are looking for a suitable qualified contractor to provide a professional repairs and maintenance service for our kitchen catering equipment in schools. The Service will be divided into two main elements; planned preventative maintenance and a responsive repairs service. The suitable contractor will have the resources to deliver it's services across multiple school sites in Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties (Bedfordshire, Cambridge, Essex) and North London.

Renewal: The servicing and maintenance for kitchen equipment contract will be up for review at the end of the initial term of contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e50d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034166-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,710,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,710,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,710,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Contract to Award Notice is to be published - approximate date 8th May 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LTD
Contact Name
Jay Cabeso
Contact Email
jay.cabeso@hcl.co.uk, procurement.contracts@hcl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1707938625

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Haldens
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERING EQUIPMENT SUPPORT

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