Lancashire County Council · Awarded contract

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Supply and Delivery of Food and Drink Products to Lancashire County Council

Awarded 31 Jul 2025

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Awarded31 Jul 2025

Value£50,344,000.00

SupplierDunsters Farm Ltd,Sysco GB Limited,Trevors Warehouses Ltd,Morris Quality Bakers Limited

AgencyLancashire County Council

RegionNorth West

CategoryFood & Beverage

Expires in 2y 10mo4y 1mo term, 31% elapsed

Awarded 31 July 2025Expires 30 Aug 2029

About

Lancashire County Council awarded a contract to Dunsters Farm Ltd, Sysco GB Limited, Trevors Warehouses Ltd, and Morris Quality Bakers Limited for the supply and delivery of food and drink products under a multi-lotted supplier framework.

The framework covers fresh provisions, fresh meat, groceries, frozen food products, fresh baked products, and soft drinks/snacks, divided into 23 lots.

Lots 1 to 21 involve delivery to the Authority's appointed distributor, Ralph Livesey Ltd, for onward distribution to over 500 units county-wide, primarily educational establishments and residential care sites.

Lot 22 covers fresh bread, morning goods, and sweet baked products delivered directly to approximately 500 units, while Lot 23 covers soft drinks, crisps, and confectionery delivered to over 70 units.

The initial framework term is 2 years, with an option to extend up to a maximum of 4 years.

The framework is also accessible for use by other public sector bodies, including Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Blackpool Borough Council, and Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.

The contract value is £50,344,000.

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