Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables for the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme
NHS SUPPLY CHAIN · Awarded contract
AwardedDistribution of Fruit and Vegetables for the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme
Awarded 10 Apr 2016
Awarded10 Apr 2016
Value£39,000,000.00
AgencyNHS SUPPLY CHAIN
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 6y 7mo ago4y term
Awarded 10 Apr 2016Expired 9 Apr 2020
About
NHS Supply Chain awarded a contract to A.G.
Axton & Sons (wholesale) Limited, Fresh Direct (UK) Limited, G.W.Price Limited, Minor, Weir and Willis Limited, Peacheys Catering Services Limited, P.F.D.
(Carlisle) Limited, and Redbridge Produce and Flowe for the distribution of fruit and vegetables to schools across 21 regions in England under the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.
The four-year framework agreement requires distributors to use nominated suppliers to ensure delivery of fruit and vegetables during school term time in accordance with the Consumption Calendar.
The contract value is AUD 39,000,000.
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Distribution of Fruit and Vegetables for the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme
Won by A.G. Axton & Sons (wholesale) Limited,Fresh Direct (UK) Limited,G.W.Price Limited,Minor,Weir and Willis Limited,Peacheys Catering Services Limited,P.F.D. (Carlisle) Limited,Redbridge Produce and Flowers,West Country Food Sales Ltd · NHS SUPPLY CHAIN
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