Trafford Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Supply and Delivery of Groceries, Chilled and Frozen Foods to AGMA Authorities

Awarded 31 Aug 2023

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Awarded31 Aug 2023
Value£60,000,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Expires in 2y 10mo6y term, 53% elapsed
Awarded 31 Aug 2023Expires 30 Aug 2029

Trafford Council awarded a contract to Dunsters Farm Ltd for the supply and delivery of groceries, chilled foods, and frozen foods to authorities within Greater Manchester.

The contract, valued at approximately £60 million to £80 million over a six-year term with a break point at year three, serves as a collaborative agreement on behalf of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA).

Participating authorities include Greater Manchester Fire Service, Greater Manchester Police, Oldham MBC, Rochdale Council, Salford Council, and Warrington Council.

The estimated annual value is approximately £7 million, based on current proposed participating authorities, with potential for increase if additional authorities join or inflationary pressures impact expenditure.

The opportunity remains open for other local authorities to join, subject to approval from both parties.

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