Scope
Reference
HCL/EAAS/2025
Description
Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL) is a limited company, limited by a single share wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC). It is a specialist contract caterer delivering catering service in the education sector. We are looking for a suitable qualified provider to provide external audit and accountancy services. The Procurement will be evaluated based on MEAT criteria. For further details of the procurement, please refer to the tender documents.
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Total value (estimated)
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 4 years, 9 months
Description of possible extension:
The possibility of 9 months extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Questions including Presentation | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A3J96ZWUP9
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Contracting authority
Hertfordshire Catering Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZRN-7198-PBPY
Mundells, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1FT
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 1FT
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government