Derbyshire County Council · Awarded contract

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Supply and Delivery of Groceries and Provisions to Derbyshire County Council

Awarded 29 Feb 2024

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Awarded29 Feb 2024

Value£18,600,000.00

SupplierHoldsworth

AgencyDerbyshire County Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryFood & Beverage

Expires in 3y 4mo6y term, 45% elapsed

Awarded 29 Feb 2024Expires 28 Feb 2030

About

Derbyshire County Council awarded a contract to Holdsworth for the supply and delivery of groceries and provisions to schools and establishments in Derbyshire and neighbouring counties.

The contract covers approximately 300 primary schools, 20 secondary schools, 25 residential homes for older people and day centres under Social and Adult Care Services, Countryside Services visitor centres at sites including Elvaston Castle Country Park, Shipley Country Park, High Peak Junction Cromford, Middleton Top Wirksworth, and Tapton Lock in Chesterfield, and also supplies Derby City Council's day centres and homes for older people.

The contract value is £18,600,000, with an initial two-year term commencing on 29 February 2024 and options to extend for two further two-year periods, up to a maximum of six years.

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