--- title: "HCC Aug 2022 - PPME for the Supply of Ambient, Frozen and Chilled Food and Fresh Meat and Poultry" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0358a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0358a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0358a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0358a7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-03" --- # HCC Aug 2022 - PPME for the Supply of Ambient, Frozen and Chilled Food and Fresh Meat and Poultry Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0358a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0358a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0358a7.json) ## Summary The Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL), a subsidiary owned by Hertfordshire County Council, is initiating a Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) for the supply of ambient, frozen, and chilled food as well as fresh meat and poultry. This planning stage stems from an existing contract that is nearing expiration, and the aim is to gather input to refine HCL's future procurement strategy. Prospective engagement occurred on 3 August 2022, and while the formal procurement process is not yet commenced, HCL is encouraging participation to understand market options and innovations. The procurement falls under the classification of goods in the food and beverage industry. This engagement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the food supply sector to showcase their products and services, particularly those specialising in ambient, frozen, and chilled food items, as well as meat and poultry products. Companies with expertise in catering contracts or local food suppliers may find this market engagement beneficial as it will help HCL shape their requirements and develop procurement strategies. Engaging in this process will allow businesses to provide insights on current market trends and capabilities, thereby facilitating potential partnerships with HCL for future contracts. ## Notice Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL) is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ('PPME') in relation to the Supply of Ambient, Frozen and Chilled Food and Fresh Meat and Poultry.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 the Council. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Hertfordshire Catering Limited (hereinafter referred to as HCL), is a Company limited by shares and wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council. HCL is an award-winning contract caterer, dedicated to delivering excellence in educational catering and commercial sectors throughout Hertfordshire and surrounding counties. HCL currently delivers a catering service in circa 425 primary schools and 42 secondary schools along with 17 commercial units. HCL are seeking a key partner that makes them stronger together and continues to build relationships, where everyone feels valued and feels their contribution is adding value to our mission statement. HCL currently has an existing contract in place for the supply of Ambient, Frozen & Chilled, and Fresh Meat & Poultry, but this will expire soon. The current contract covers the full range of Ambient, Frozen & Chilled, and Fresh Meat & Poultry. This Pre-Procurement Market engagement provides an opportunity to research the choices that are available in the market which have the potential to meet our needs and enhance our menu. The purpose of HCL's pre-procurement market engagement process is to allow and enable, potentially interested organisations with appropriate expertise and relevant experience to: - Outline and generate initial views/ideas around the outcomes, scope and the potential procurement strategy (i.e., with no commitment to themselves or HCL). Engage with HCL to understand its challenges, intentions and desired Outcomes. Provide input to help refine HCL's requirements. Inform HCL of current market trends and developments. Enable HCL to understand how the Current Requirements could be shaped and delivered. Explain potential options, quality and delivery arrangements available to HCLHCL will consider the input and responses received as part of this pre-procurement market engagement to help inform HCL's options and further decision making. Furthermore, this process enables organisations to effectively plan for any potential forthcoming procurement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021309-2022 | | 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 | 3 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Aug 2022 | | 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 COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HERTFORD | | 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 | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products - 15110000 - Meat - 15112000 - Poultry - 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat - 15896000 - Deep-frozen products ## Release History - 3 Aug 2022 at 15:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021309-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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