Award of Framework Agreement for Catering, Vending Machines, and Water Cooler Solutions
Kent County Council (T/A Procurement Services) · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Framework Agreement for Catering, Vending Machines, and Water Cooler Solutions
Awarded 22 Nov 2023
Awarded22 Nov 2023
Value£1.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Expires in 11mo3y 10mo term, 77% elapsed
Awarded 22 Nov 2023Expires 29 Sept 2027
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Kent County Council (T/A Procurement Services) awarded a contract to Culinera Limited, CaterLink Limited (Trading as Caterlink), Nourish Contract Catering Ltd, Mix & Vend, Fairtrade Vending, and Culligan (UK) Limited for a framework agreement covering catering, vending machines, and water cooler solutions.
The agreement is open to all public sector organisations and is divided into four lots: Lot 1 for catering in education, Lot 2 for catering in the public sector (non-education), Lot 3 for vending machines, and Lot 4 for water cooler solutions.
The contract value is AUD 1.
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Award of Framework Agreement for Catering, Vending Machines, and Water Cooler Solutions
Won by Culinera Limited,CaterLink Limited (Trading as Caterlink),Nourish Contract Catering Ltd,Mix & Vend,Fairtrade Vending,Culligan (UK) Limited · Kent County Council (T/A Procurement Services)
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