--- title: "HCC Nov 2021 - The Supply of Fresh Produce" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f925" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f925" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f925.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f925.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LIMITED" published: "2021-11-23" --- # HCC Nov 2021 - The Supply of Fresh Produce Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f925 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f925) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f925.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "HCC Nov 2021 - The Supply of Fresh Produce" is being undertaken by Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL), located in Welwyn Garden City, UK. Currently in the planning stage, this tender involves Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) to assess the supply of fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables. Interested parties are required to submit a Supplier Questionnaire by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, 14th December 2021. This initiative aims to gather market feedback to inform future procurement decisions, although it is not a formal commitment to proceed with a tender. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those specialising in fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, and related products. Companies that focus on delivering high-quality goods and innovative ideas for catering services would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. HCL, which supports a wide range of educational institutions and commercial units in the region, is seeking to enhance its service offerings, making this an ideal chance for suppliers to showcase their products and capabilities. ## Notice Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL) is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ('PPME') in relation to The Supply of Fresh Produce. HCL will consider the feedback received 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 HCL 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 HCL. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Hertfordshire Catering Limited (hereinafter referred to as HCL), limited by shares and wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council, is committed to delivering excellence in catering to schools, business and industry throughout Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. HCL presently delivers a catering service in circa 393 primary schools and 41 secondary schools along with 11 commercial units. Their vision is to become first choice in catering. HCL is dedicated to consistently delivering an exemplary service, by focusing on improving their customers' experience with every meal. HCL currently has an existing contract in place for the supply of fresh produce, but this will expire soon. The current contract covers the full range of fruits, vegetables, dairy, seasonings and spices. This Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) provides an opportunity to research the options that are available in the market which have the potential to meet our needs and enhance our menu as a whole. This is an opportunity for HCL to engage with the market to establish the potential variety of fresh produce which may be available and to explore new ideas that meet HCL's requirements as stated above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029110-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LIMITED | | Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | | 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 | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts - 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products ## Release History - 23 Nov 2021 at 09:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029110-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk - http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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