--- title: "HCC Sept 18 - The Provision of an Electronic Meal Selection, Payments and Kitchen Managment System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-644b3f42-73fc-4f01-8f6b-4656b2074202" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-644b3f42-73fc-4f01-8f6b-4656b2074202" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-644b3f42-73fc-4f01-8f6b-4656b2074202.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-644b3f42-73fc-4f01-8f6b-4656b2074202.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE" published: "2018-09-26" --- # HCC Sept 18 - The Provision of an Electronic Meal Selection, Payments and Kitchen Managment System Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-644b3f42-73fc-4f01-8f6b-4656b2074202 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-644b3f42-73fc-4f01-8f6b-4656b2074202) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-644b3f42-73fc-4f01-8f6b-4656b2074202.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL), a company owned by Hertfordshire County Council, seeking bids for the project titled "HCC Sept 18 - The Provision of an Electronic Meal Selection, Payments and Kitchen Management System". This initiative aims to integrate an electronic meal selection and payment system for approximately 440 schools within Hertfordshire. Currently in the Tender stage, the opportunity is open for interested suppliers until the deadline of 2nd November 2018. Various IT services related to software development and support fall under the CPV classification, and the contract period is scheduled from 14th January 2019 to 13th January 2024. This tender represents a significant opportunity for technology firms, particularly SMEs with expertise in IT solutions and educational software. Businesses specialising in electronic payment systems, database management, and user-friendly applications would find this procurement appealing. The anticipated benefits, such as reduced administrative burdens and improved efficiency for schools, underscore the potential for innovative companies to contribute positively to the educational sector in Hertfordshire. ## Notice Hertfordshire Catering Limited (hereinafter referred to as HCL) is a limited company, limited by shares and wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council. HCL is committed to delivering excellence in education catering to schools throughout Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We presently deliver a catering service in circa 400 primary schools and 40 secondary schools along with other commercial units. HCL currently has no system in place for electronic meal selection and payment, but is looking to consolidate this functionality into its existing IT provision. As part of its catering service, HCL is looking to implement an Electronic Meal Selection, Payment and Kitchen Management System to schools with the aim of enhancing the offer to children, parents and schools. In order to fulfill this requirement HCL is seeking a contractor with vision and resources to share in HCL's future development and plans, who can provide a system with benefits including, but not limited to, reducing the administrative burden to school offices and increasing efficiencies of all stakeholders. A full specification detailing the requirement is given in Schedule 1 of the Contract Document. Additional information: Full details are in the tender documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab9fc2d-b823-4de3-8e4b-e75238d2388d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 13 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212100 - Industry specific software development services - 72212517 - IT software development services - 72212600 - Database and operating software development services - 72254000 - Software testing - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 26 Sep 2018 at 12:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab9fc2d-b823-4de3-8e4b-e75238d2388d - 26 Sep 2018 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab9fc2d-b823-4de3-8e4b-e75238d2388d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab9fc2d-b823-4de3-8e4b-e75238d2388d 26th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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