Award of Framework for Provision and Distribution of Food and General Provisions to NEPO Member Authorities
NEPO · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Framework for Provision and Distribution of Food and General Provisions to NEPO Member Authorities
Awarded 01 Jan 2016
Ended 5y 10mo ago5y term
Awarded 1 Jan 2016Expired 31 Dec 2020
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NEPO awarded a framework contract to Blakemore Food Service, Batleys Foodservice, Freeman Catering Butchers, Hopwells Limited, JR Holland (Food Services) Ltd., R.
Manners & Sons Ltd, Total Produce, JJ Foodservice Ltd, and idc Ltd.
for the provision and distribution of food and general provisions to NEPO member authorities and potentially associate members or public bodies within the UK.
The framework operates with a core list of products and all other items offered at a discounted price.
It is divided into four lots: Lot 1 - General Provisions & Alcohol; Lot 2 - Frozen Food; Lot 3 - Meat, Sausage & Poultry; Lot 4 - Fruit & Vegetables, Bread & Eggs.
Suppliers could bid for one or more lots and may offer further discounts for multiple lot awards.
The framework was awarded to a maximum of three suppliers per lot, ranked based on the Award Questionnaire and pricing evaluations, with the highest-ranked bidder receiving the highest score.
The contract value is £32,200,000.
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Award of Framework for Provision and Distribution of Food and General Provisions to NEPO Member Authorities
Won by Blakemore Food Service,Batleys Foodservice,freeman catering butchers,Hopwells Limited,JR Holland (Food Services) Ltd.,R. MANNERS & SONS Ltd,Total Produce,JJ Foodservice Ltd ,idc Ltd. · NEPO
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