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title: "HCC Nov 2020 - PPME for the Supply and Delivery of School Milk"
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# HCC Nov 2020 - PPME for the Supply and Delivery of School Milk

Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb7e4023-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire County Council is currently engaged in a pre-procurement market engagement (PPME) process for the supply and delivery of school milk, aimed at supporting the directive for schools to provide milk to pupils. The tender, titled "HCC Nov 2020 - PPME for the Supply and Delivery of School Milk," is positioned within the food supply industry. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with interested suppliers required to submit their Supplier Questionnaire by 12:00 noon on 30th November 2020. The anticipated contract is set to commence on 1st September 2021, following the expiry of the current contract on 31st August 2021. This process is managed by Supply Hertfordshire, located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, and the current annual spend is approximately £800,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in dairy supply and delivery, particularly those that can focus on sustainable practices, as the current contract includes provisions for recyclable packaging. Businesses that specialise in supplying school feeding programmes, milk products, and logistics services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Participation in the PPME allows potential suppliers to provide feedback and insights that will inform the eventual procurement process, enhancing their understanding of requirements and facilitating valuable relationships with the Council.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council (the "Council") is carrying out pre-procurement market engagement in relation to the requirement for The Supply and Delivery of School Milk. The Coucil supports the government's directive for all schools to provide access to school milk for pupils. The pupils at schools in Hertfordshire currently consume 3 million 189ml size recyclable poly bottles of milk per annum across the nursery and primary schools. As part of the school food plan all maintained primary, infant and junior schools are legally required to make milk available for drinking by the pupils during school hours. School milk, on the present Contract, is currently supplied to 85% of schools across Hertfordshire in 189ml recyclable poly bottles with biodegradable straws. The current Contract expires on 31st August 2021 and the Council will be looking for a new Contract to start on 1st September 2021. The annual spend is currently approximately PS800k pa. This spend includes a small value for staff room and kitchen milk which is also supplied on the current Contract. The present Contract is managed by Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL). The challenges ahead include the possible effects of 'Brexit' on the EU subsidy received for infant and junior milk. The Council and HCL will consider the feedback received in the returned PPME questionnaires to help inform their options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the PPME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PPME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the PPME will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PPME will be reimbursed by the Council. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ To access the PPME document please ensure you are registered on http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Full details of the PPME Industry Open Day event can be found in the PPME Document. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Full details on this Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) exercise can be found in the PPME documentation. To access the PPME documentation please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. To participate in this PPME, organisations must submit their completed Supplier Questionnaire, together with any supporting documents, through the In-Tend system by the return deadline of 12.00 Noon on Monday 30th November 2020. Please make sure that you have submitted your Supplier Questionnaire following the instructions above. The Council will not be held accountable for any errors made by an organisation in submitting their Supplier Questionnaire. If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e19afee-848b-47fc-a57e-408919e8e7ca |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15511100 - Pasteurised milk
- 15511300 - Skimmed milk
- 15511400 - Semi-skimmed milk
- 15511500 - Full-cream milk

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2020 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e19afee-848b-47fc-a57e-408919e8e7ca
- 14 Mar 2019 at 12:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e19afee-848b-47fc-a57e-408919e8e7ca
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e19afee-848b-47fc-a57e-408919e8e7ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e19afee-848b-47fc-a57e-408919e8e7ca
  3rd November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk

## Provenance

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