Provision of Milk and Dairy Products to Schools and Catering Establishments in North East England
Sunderland City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Milk and Dairy Products to Schools and Catering Establishments in North East England
Awarded 30 Sep 2017
Awarded30 Sep 2017
Value£8,000,000.00
AgencySunderland City Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 2y 10mo ago6y 3mo term
Awarded 30 Sept 2017Expired 31 Dec 2023
About
Sunderland City Council awarded a contract to Embleton Hall Dairies, Acorn Dairy, Greencroft Milk Supplies Ltd, and FP Processing Ltd for the provision and distribution of milk and dairy products on a direct delivery basis to NEPO Member and NEPO Associate Member Authority schools and catering establishments within the North East region.
The contract value is £8,000,000.
The framework agreement was extended for 26 months under Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to unforeseen circumstances from the Covid-19 pandemic, allowing market recovery and alignment with the NEPO407 Food Solution to increase efficiency, reduce food miles, and lower carbon footprint.
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Provision of Milk and Dairy Products to Schools and Catering Establishments in North East England
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