Award of School Meals and Shire Hall Catering Services Framework Agreement to Caterlink
Gloucestershire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of School Meals and Shire Hall Catering Services Framework Agreement to Caterlink
Awarded 27 Jul 2022
Ended 3mo ago4y term
Awarded 27 July 2022Expired 30 July 2026
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Gloucestershire County Council awarded a contract to Caterlink for the supply of school meals and catering services under a Framework Agreement.
The agreement consists of two lots: Lot 1 for school meals in 170 primary, secondary, and special schools, and Lot 2 for catering services at Shire Hall.
The framework is effective from 28 July 2022 to 31 July 2026, with an estimated total value of £45 million.
The awarded contract value is £14,270,000.
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