--- title: "HCC Jan 2023 - The Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen FoodHCL/FOOD/019" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c690634d-f1c8-4a27-af3e-8258131769c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c690634d-f1c8-4a27-af3e-8258131769c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c690634d-f1c8-4a27-af3e-8258131769c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c690634d-f1c8-4a27-af3e-8258131769c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LTD" published: "2023-01-04" --- # HCC Jan 2023 - The Provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen FoodHCL/FOOD/019 Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c690634d-f1c8-4a27-af3e-8258131769c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c690634d-f1c8-4a27-af3e-8258131769c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c690634d-f1c8-4a27-af3e-8258131769c8.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL), a company wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council, has initiated a tender process (ID: IT-285-7023-HCL/FOOD/019) for the provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled, and Frozen Foods. The estimated annual value of the contract is approximately £10m. The tender involves the delivery of goods to various sites with changing demands and no guarantees of future business growth. The tender deadline for submissions is 6th February 2023, with a contract period starting on 1st August 2023 and ending on 31st July 2025. This procurement opportunity by HCL can benefit businesses in the food and catering industry. The tender is open for goods suppliers who can meet the flexible demand requirements and compliance standards set by HCL. Companies offering food products, kitchen equipment, cleaning products, and related items are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, providing an opportunity for businesses to engage with a prominent public sector catering organisation and potentially expand their market presence through this contract. ## Notice Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL) is currently out to procurement for the provision of Grocery, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods to be delivered to various sites which are listed in the tender documentation. HCL is a Company limited by shares and wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC). HCL is an award-winning contract caterer, dedicated to delivering excellence in educational catering and commercial sectors throughout Hertfordshire and surrounding counties. All Goods supplied under this Contract must comply with all relevant legislation in force at the time. There will be a need for the Supplier to have a flexible approach as during the contract period the pattern, variety and volume of demand for Goods as well as the number of sites may be subject to change, and it is stressed that there are no undertakings concerning likely volume of demand. For guidance only, HCL's estimated annual value of spend is approximately PS10m. However, HCL reserves the right to adjust this requirement during the duration of the Agreement should we wish to do so. HCL are exploring ways to increase their business in future years over the life of this Contract including working with other public sector bodies, which may or may not affect their ability to reach the estimated total value stated. Therefore, the spend under the contract will depend on the uptake of new services. HCL does not make any guarantees the contract will reach this value at any point in the life of the contract, nor does it guarantee future business growth. Full details are in the tender documentation. Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68910c6f-ab80-48f4-a79e-8b2a6c545b40 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 | | 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 | 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 | ## 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 - 4 Jan 2023 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68910c6f-ab80-48f4-a79e-8b2a6c545b40 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68910c6f-ab80-48f4-a79e-8b2a6c545b40 4th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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