Nottinghamshire County Council · Awarded contract

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Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce to Nottinghamshire County Council

Awarded 31 Mar 2020

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Awarded31 Mar 2020

Value£5,880,000.00

SupplierJohn Palin (|Wholesale) Ltd,Millside Barrowcliffe

AgencyNottinghamshire County Council

RegionEast Midlands

CategoryFood & Beverage

Ended 2y 7mo ago4y term

Awarded 31 Mar 2020Expired 31 Mar 2024

About

Nottinghamshire County Council awarded a contract to John Palin (Wholesale) Ltd and Millside Barrowcliffe for the supply and distribution of fresh produce to various sites across Nottinghamshire, including schools, day services, children's residential homes, and County Enterprise Foods in Worksop.

The contract covers fruit and vegetables, prepared produce, chilled dairy, free-range eggs, bread, and morning goods, with organic produce desirable but not mandatory.

Two contracts were awarded, one for the North and one for the South of the county, commencing 1 April 2020 for an initial two-year term with an option to extend for two more years.

The estimated total value over the maximum four-year term is £5,880,000.

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