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title: "HCC Jan 2023 - The Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen FoodHCL/FOOD/019 - AWARD"
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# HCC Jan 2023 - The Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen FoodHCL/FOOD/019 - AWARD

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10a03082-f9f1-4f72-be5d-d7bcbe9eea98

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) recently awarded a contract for "The Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Food" to BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure with a tender period ending on 6th February 2023. The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2028. The industry category of this procurement is food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. The location of delivery addresses is in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

This tender for food supply presents opportunities for businesses specialising in dairy products, animal products, cleaning products, fruits and vegetables, and other related food categories. Companies in the food industry that can meet the delivery requirements in the East of England region are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, with BFS Group Ltd being the successful supplier. For businesses looking to grow through public procurement contracts, an understanding of food supply chains and logistical capabilities will be advantageous in tendering for similar opportunities.

## Notice

This Contract has been awarded and this opportunity is now closed. Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) went out to procurement for the provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods to be delivered to various sites. Successful Supplier - BFS Group Limited T/A Bidfood Contract Notice Number - 2023/S 000-000149 Award Notice Number - 2023/S 000-015784

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3386cfe-1408-4f90-ba6a-1ec94c1a90d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £215,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LTD |
| Locality | HERTS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL7 1FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Haldens |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### 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

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2023 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3386cfe-1408-4f90-ba6a-1ec94c1a90d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3386cfe-1408-4f90-ba6a-1ec94c1a90d3
  5th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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