Award of Contract for Transportation of Bedding Plants and Products from HMP Ford Industries
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Contract for Transportation of Bedding Plants and Products from HMP Ford Industries
Awarded 30 Sep 2016
Awarded30 Sep 2016
Value£270,000.00
SupplierSussex Transport
AgencyMINISTRY OF JUSTICE
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 7y 1mo ago3y term
Awarded 30 Sept 2016Expired 30 Sept 2019
About
The Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Sussex Transport for the road transport distribution of HMP Ford's carriage requirements, primarily bedding plants, seasonal poppies, nursery stock, and ad-hoc deliveries.
The service requires a suitable fleet of vehicles for pillar pallets, cages, and Danish trolleys, with average daily pickups from HMP Ford and deliveries to multiple nationwide secure sites, involving fluctuating routes and volumes.
Vetted drivers and adequate processes for customer service and management information are essential.
The contract value is £270,000.
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Award of Contract for Transportation of Bedding Plants and Products from HMP Ford Industries
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