Supply and Delivery of Fresh Produce and Potatoes to Derbyshire County Council
Derbyshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply and Delivery of Fresh Produce and Potatoes to Derbyshire County Council
Awarded 01 Jan 2023
Awarded01 Jan 2023
Value£5,400,000.00
SupplierJohn Palin (|Wholesale) Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Expires in 3y 2mo7y term, 55% elapsed
Awarded 1 Jan 2023Expires 31 Dec 2029
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Derbyshire County Council awarded a contract to John Palin (Wholesale) Ltd for the supply and delivery of fresh produce and potatoes to schools and establishments within Derbyshire, Derby, and neighbouring counties.
The contract, valued at £5,400,000, supports the Council's Children's Services Catering Service, which serves approximately 60,000 meals daily to school pupils.
The initial term is 3 years, commencing 1st January 2023, with options to extend for two further periods of 2 years, up to a maximum of 7 years.
The contract is administered by Derbyshire County Council on behalf of both Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council.
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