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title: "Hertford Regional College"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041b2c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE"
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# Hertford Regional College

Buyer: HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041b2c

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## Summary

Hertford Regional College, a body governed by public law, is seeking experienced contractors to manage canteen and catering services across its Broxbourne and Ware campuses. The procurement falls under the services category and follows a selective, restricted procedure. Key dates include the submission of completed Selection Questionnaires by 5th January 2024, notification of evaluation results and publication of Invitations to Tender on 12th January 2024, with site visits and meetings scheduled for February 2024, and a deadline for tender submissions in March 2024. Contract start is slated for August 2024.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with proven expertise in managing educational institution catering services. With an initial contract period of three years and potential for renewal, businesses can secure a long-term relationship with Hertford Regional College. Large-scale catering service providers, such as the current supplier Cater Link Ltd, who can ensure high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing, will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Hertford Regional College (HRC) is a medium-sized, further education college with two main campuses in Broxbourne and Ware. The college offers a range of post-16 professional and technical education and training. The College has invested heavily in its estate over the past decade resulting in some of the finest facilities in the Further Education sector. The College is looking for contractors to demonstrate their experience and expertise to manage the catering services across both the Hertford and Ware campuses.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hertford Regional College (HRC) is a medium-sized, further education college with two main campuses in Broxbourne and Ware. The college offers a range of post-16 professional and technical education and training. The College has invested heavily in its estate over the past decade resulting in some of the finest facilities in the Further Education sector. The College is looking for contractors to demonstrate their experience and expertise to manage the catering services across both the Hertford and Ware campuses. Services are currently provided by Caterlink. Timetable This timetable is indicative only. The Contracting Authorities reserve the right to change it at its discretion. Stage Date/ Time Submission of completed SQs 5th January 2024 Notification of result of evaluation 12th January 2024 Publish Invitation to Tender 12th January 2024 Site Visits/Tender Meeting February 2024 TBC Deadline for tender submissions March 2024 TBC Presentation for Shortlisted Bidders April 2024 TBC Contract Start Date August 2024

Renewal: 1 + 1 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028785-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,700,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | - |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATER LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028785-2024
- 20 Nov 2023 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034228-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://matriculateconsulting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SQ-HRC.docx
- https://www.matriculateconsulting.co.uk

## Provenance

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