Award of UK Deployable Food Programme to Vestey Foods (UK) Ltd
Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Other · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of UK Deployable Food Programme to Vestey Foods (UK) Ltd
Awarded 30 Sep 2017
Awarded30 Sep 2017
Value£120,000,000.00
SupplierVestey Foods (UK) Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 6y 1mo ago3y term
Awarded 30 Sept 2017Expired 29 Sept 2020
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The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Other awarded a contract to Vestey Foods (UK) Ltd for the UK Deployable Food Programme, which aims to deliver a cost-effective, fully optimised, low-risk feeding capability to meet the requirements of the British Armed Forces and entitled personnel for all areas within scope, in accordance with agreed UK, EU and Defence Food Quality Standards.
The contract value is £120,000,000.
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Award of UK Deployable Food Programme to Vestey Foods (UK) Ltd
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